used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
how long something has existed
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
bequeathedverbUS /bəˈkwiːθt/
past form of “bequeath” — leave or give by will after one's death
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
BurrowsnounUS /ˈbɜːroʊz/
plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
From this reading Mr. Burrows was gravely disturbed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
chaperonnoun
one who accompanies and supervises a young woman or gatherings of young people
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
deftlyadverbUS /ˈdeftli/
with dexterity; in a dexterous manner
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Mr. Burrows was gravely disturbed.
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
at any time
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
a young female
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading Mr. Burrows was gravely disturbed.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
hintingverbUS /ˈhɪntɪŋ/
-ing form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Burrows was gravely disturbed.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
in the near future
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
an educational institution
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
in a serious manner
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sufficient had been his responsibility ever since a dying sister bequeathed to him the guardianship of her child.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
precisely as stated
From this reading At first he had not taken the matter very seriously.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Burrows was gravely disturbed.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The girl was at school, doubtless being well cared for, but presently, although every dollar he could raise was needed for costly mining machinery, he had to pay her tuition fees.
at the time that
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Then the Lady Superintendent wrote, hinting deftly that her pupil had reached an age when the chaperon might have a more desirable influence than a teacher.
