used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
highly skilled
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
(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 Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
angeredadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡərd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
defectsnounUS /ˈdiːfekts/
plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
discomfortnounUS /dɪˈskʌmfərt/
the state of being tense and feeling pain
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
fortifiedadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrtəfaɪd/
secured with bastions or fortifications
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
humorousadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmərəs/
full of or characterized by humor
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
be the source of pain
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
not in action or at work
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
NannounUS /næn/
your grandmother
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
napnounUS /næp/
a period of time spent sleeping
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
not any; not one
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
perceiveverbUS /pərˈsiːv/
to become aware of through the senses
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
pinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
a full supply
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
restsnounUS /rests/
plural of “rest” — something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
cut with a saw
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Upon Jean, such remarks had little effect; they angered Jack, slightly annoyed Mary Lee, but they hurt Nan to the quick, she being the most sensitive of them all.
SUNSET-TREE
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From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Proud and romantic, high-spirited and impatient, she was often thrown from a pinnacle of eager expectation into the depths of a present discomfort.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SUNSET-TREE Although the girls had plenty of time for play, Aunt Sarah saw to it that they had no really idle moments.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
wondersnounUS /ˈwʌndərz/
plural of “wonder” — the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She was the most industrious of persons herself and accomplished wonders which she explained by saying her daily nap of half an hour so fortified her that she could do two days' work in one by taking two rests in the twenty-four hours.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was quick to perceive defects in young people and in a half sarcastic, half humorous way, commented upon them.
