used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs Inglis had not opened a school.
(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 To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs Inglis had not opened a school.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
house-keeper
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From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
Inglis
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From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
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 The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mrs Inglis had not opened a school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
an educational institution
From this reading Mrs Inglis had not opened a school.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
SingletonnounUS /ˈsɪŋɡəltən/
a single object (as distinguished from a pair)
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
precisely as stated
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading During the first six months of their stay in Singleton, Violet had been house-keeper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
in or at the place that
From this reading The house was too small for that, and it was not situated in a part of the town where there were likely to be many pupils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had taught three or four little girls along with her own children, but the number had not increased.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading To some young people, all this may not seem very much in the way of happiness, but, to Mrs Inglis, it seemed much, and to the children too.
