used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
(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 She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
excellencenounUS /ˈeksələns/
the quality of excelling; possessing good qualities in high degree
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Out of the “silk stocking hospital” had grown the other mending.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
hosenounUS /hoʊz/
socks and stockings and tights collectively (the British include underwear)
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Out of the “silk stocking hospital” had grown the other mending.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
mendingnounUS /ˈmendɪŋ/
garments that must be repaired
From this reading Out of the “silk stocking hospital” had grown the other mending.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
come into possession of
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Out of the “silk stocking hospital” had grown the other mending.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Out of the “silk stocking hospital” had grown the other mending.
possessesverbUS /pəˈzesəz/
third-person singular of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
determined
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
Rivercliff
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From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
an educational institution
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
stockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading Out of the “silk stocking hospital” had grown the other mending.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
the act of using
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading That is what Beth had done in her small way.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SOMETHING UNEXPECTED Success in life comes from putting to use that gift, or those gifts, which the individual possesses and developing such talent to the highest degree of excellence.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The opportunity to darn silk hose had come her way, and she had a natural taste for such work and ability in it, as well as considerable training from her mother.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
a late time of life
From this reading She was in a fair way to earn sufficient money during the year, in the vacation and all, to carry her through the subsequent two school years which she had originally resolved to obtain at Rivercliff.
