used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WHAT HAD BECOME OF THE CHILD?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
a young person of either sex
From this reading WHAT HAD BECOME OF THE CHILD?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
effectualadjective
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT HAD BECOME OF THE CHILD?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
Jemima
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From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
Jemimas
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From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT HAD BECOME OF THE CHILD?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
required or under orders
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
carry out
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAD BECOME OF THE CHILD?
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her sole desire was to escape from Aunt Jemima; and it seemed to her that the most effectual method of doing so was to get into the country as fast as she could.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAD BECOME OF THE CHILD?
at the time that
From this reading When Marian left her father's house, she had but one idea in her mind.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She knew vaguely which direction to take, and supposed that if she kept on long enough, she would ultimately reach her destination.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was not likely, she thought, that there would be any Aunt Jemimas in so pleasant a region as she had always understood the country to be.
