used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
abidingadjectiveUS /əˈbaɪdɪŋ/
lasting a long time
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
the act of departing
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
imbuedverbUS /ˌɪmˈbjuːd/
past form of “imbue” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
and nothing more
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
MISSIONSnounUS /ˈmɪʃənz/
plural of “mission” — an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
on one occasion
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
with speed
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Moreover, we must decide upon our own abiding place before we can expect them to put their minds upon study, and besides it is not going to be easy to find just the right teacher for them."
being of use or service
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "They are learning fast enough as it is," returned Mrs. Corner, "and we do not want to travel too rapidly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
in or at the place that
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I think the children will learn much of history, and many other things as useful, if we see a little of this old California before we set them to work," she said to Mrs. Corner.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I am not imbued so deeply with the American spirit of hurry that I want to jump from place to place without getting an idea of where I am.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading AMONG THE MISSIONS Miss Helen did not mean that they should settle down at once to work.
