used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
Adair
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From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
Adair's
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From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
(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 It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
benefitingverbUS /ˈbenəfɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
boarding-school
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From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
contractedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntræktəd/
reduced in size or pulled together
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
approval
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
to come or go into
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
incomesnounUS /ˈɪnkʌmz/
plural of “income” — the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
a polite name for any woman
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
something that is lost
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
absolutely essential
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
originnounUS /ˈɔːrədʒən/
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
by chance
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
protractedadjectiveUS /proʊˈtræktɪd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
express in words
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
an educational institution
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
seminariesnounUS /ˈseməneriz/
plural of “seminary” — a private place of education for the young
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
styledverbUS /staɪld/
past form of “style” — designate by an identifying term
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To her credit let me remark, that she never regretted this, as it may justly be styled, "labour of love."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
(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 It is a well known fact that the loss of fortune, contracted incomes, or troubles in one shape or another, are the origin of almost all female seminaries.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Adair's personal appearance and manner were calculated to excite respect and deference from pupils.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It will, perhaps, here be necessary to say something of Mrs. Adair; I will not, however, enter upon her motive for opening a boarding-school.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I never heard but of one lady beginning a school, and persevering to the conclusion of a protracted life, without any motive but benefiting a friend.
