(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 I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
carefully weighed
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
unvarying in nature
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
d'Antin
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From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading YOUTHFUL DAYS.
dearly loved
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
demoiselles
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From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
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 I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
a native or inhabitant of Italy
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
absolutely essential
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
go across or through
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
with low volume
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
with speed
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
TournounUS /tʊr/
a journey or route all the way around a particular place or area
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was my mother's constant companion, and she instructed me herself in all that she thought it desirable for me to know, which was much more than was considered necessary for demoiselles in general.
in the company of; together with
From this reading These years were spent quietly at home with my dear father and mother at the Tour d'Antin.
produce a literary work
From this reading I learned to read and write both English and Italian, and I read many books in the former language which my mother had brought from home, or which had been sent to her from England since her marriage.
a late time of life
From this reading I MUST now pass somewhat rapidly over four or five years of my life.
YOUTHFULadjectiveUS /ˈjuːθfəl/
suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh
From this reading YOUTHFUL DAYS.
