Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

anew

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

(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 For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

emotionally hardened

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

wanted intensely

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

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From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading EDUCATION FINISHED.

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From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

at any time

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading EDUCATION FINISHED.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

set up or found

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

from this time forth; from now on

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

possessive form of “jenny” — United States architect who designed the first skyscraper in which a metal skeleton was used (1832-1907)

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

the sound of laughing

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

possessive form of “lincoln” — 16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

plural of “lung” — either of two saclike respiratory organs in the chest of vertebrates; serves to remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen to the blood

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

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 Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

attach to a support

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

relating to time long past

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

above and across; more than

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

plural of “persuasion” — the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

-ing form of “quote” — repeat a passage from

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Still it did not seem like the olden time, for Ida was not there, and Jenny's merry laugh was gone.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

in a hearty manner

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.

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From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

in or at the place that

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading For a time Mary was undecided whether to return or not, for much as she desired an education, she could not help feeling delicate about receiving it from a stranger; but Mrs. Mason, to whom all her thoughts and feelings were confided, advised her to return, and accordingly the first day of the term found her again at Mount Holyoke, where she was warmly welcomed by her teachers and companions.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading She had hoped that her sister would accompany her, but in reply to her persuasions, Ella answered that "she didn't want to work,--she wasn't obliged to work,--and she wouldn't work!" quoting Rose Lincoln's "pain in the side, callous on her hand, and cold on her lungs," as a sufficient reason why every body should henceforth and for ever stay away from Mount Holyoke.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Vacation was over, and again in the halls of Mount Holyoke was heard the tread of many feet, and the sound of youthful voices, as one by one the pupils came back to their accustomed places.