used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
how long something has existed
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
in the past
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
alludingverbUS /əˈluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
any person at all
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
CarlosnounUS /ˈkɑːrloʊs/
Venezuelan master terrorist raised by a Marxist-Leninist father; trained and worked with many terrorist groups (born in 1949)
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
give encouragement to
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
a young person of either sex
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
childhoodnounUS /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
dearly loved
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
at any time
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
forlornadjectiveUS /fərˈlɔːrn/
marked by or showing hopelessness
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
set up or found
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
a young female
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
HolliesnounUS /ˈhɑːliz/
plural of “holly” — any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
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 My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
Marshall'snounUS /ˈmɑːrʃəlz/
possessive form of “marshall” — United States actor (1914-1998)
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
and nothing more
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
go across or through
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
with speed
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
San
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From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
only a very short time before
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
thirteennounUS /ˈθɜːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
precisely as stated
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
at the time that
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
which person or people
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was now a tall girl of thirteen, with a considerable idea of the dignity of my age, and much resented anyone alluding to me as "a child".
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading A HARD TIME "I have not that alacrity of spirit Nor cheer of mind that I was wont to have."
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Time seemed to pass very rapidly away, and I could scarcely realize it when I found I had been more than a year at The Hollies.
a late time of life
From this reading My aunt thought me greatly improved, and spoke in warm praise of Mrs. Marshall's system of education; while as for me, my life at San Carlos seemed such a past tale that it was difficult to believe I had ever been the forlorn little stranger who had landed in England with so many doubts and fears only three years ago.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must not think, however, that I had entirely forgotten my home and the dear old friends of my childhood.
