used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
cheeryadjectiveUS /ˈtʃɪri/
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
commentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
continuallyadverbUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəli/
seemingly without interruption
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
communicated in words
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
FloranounUS /ˈflɔːrə/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
set up or found
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
the act of departing
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
latentadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtənt/
potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
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 Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE RESULTS.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading MORE RESULTS.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
an educational institution
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
a special situation
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
usefulnessnounUS /ˈjuːsfəlnəs/
the quality of being of practical use
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
precisely as stated
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It had grown to be such a pleasant thing to find their cheery sister at home when they came in, that they had almost unconsciously commenced to look forward to seeing her, and hearing her merry voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They hastened home from school, and felt, but never expressed, disappointment when she was not there.
at the time that
From this reading When Flora entered the house she found her brothers there before her, and both very quiet.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
but in spite of that
From this reading Flora, while not yet so wise and thoughtful as her friend Ruth, was daily learning lessons of usefulness, and continually using and developing new powers heretofore latent, and with her natural tact refrained from commenting upon many changes easily observed, going on in the habits of her brothers.
