used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I AM BOUND APPRENTICE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
APPRENTICEnounUS /əˈprentəs/
works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading I AM BOUND APPRENTICE.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
aspirationnounUS /ˌæspərˈeɪʃən/
a will to succeed
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
confined by bonds
From this reading I AM BOUND APPRENTICE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
curriculumnounUS /kəˈrɪk.jə.ləm/
The subjects comprising a course of study in a school or magical academy.
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
divagating
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From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
doomedadjectiveUS /duːmd/
marked for certain death
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
Genevannoun
a native or resident of Geneva
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
honeymoonnounUS /ˈhʌnimuːn/
a holiday taken by a newly married couple
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I AM BOUND APPRENTICE.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
lighternounUS /ˈlaɪtər/
a substance used to ignite or kindle a fire
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
held dear
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
engage in
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
Plinlimmon
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From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
Scougall's
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From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
secularadjectiveUS /ˈsekjələr/
of or relating to the doctrine that rejects religion and religious considerations
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
sensiblyadverbUS /ˈsensəbli/
with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
a special situation
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
the cognitive condition of someone who understands
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
not known
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But we all loved Miss Plinlimmon, and never drove her beyond appealing to what she called our better instincts.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading And to this her curriculum recurred whether it had been divagating into history, geography, astronomy, English composition, or religious knowledge.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although holidays were a thing unknown at the Genevan Hospital, yet discipline grew sensibly lighter during Mr. Scougall's honeymoon, being left to Miss Plinlimmon on the understanding that in emergency she might call in the strong and secular arm of Mr. George.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Her dearest aspiration (believe it if you can) was to make gentlemen of us--of us, doomed to start in life as parish apprentices!
