used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
(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 had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
ambientadjectiveUS /ˈæmbiənt/
completely enveloping
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
one or the other of two
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
excelverbUS /ɪkˈsel/
distinguish oneself
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
kindestadjectiveUS /ˈkaɪndəst/
superlative of “kind” — having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
Mildred
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From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
Milly
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From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
not any; not one
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
OxfordnounUS /ˈɑːksfərd/
a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Tims, who had no relations, remained with her.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Tims, who had no relations, remained with her.
SchoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
not in physical motion
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
Tims
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From this reading Tims, who had no relations, remained with her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
vacationsnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mildred had recovered her memory for most things, but the facts of her former life were still a blank to her.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She had for Mildred a sentiment almost like that of a parent, besides an admiration for which she was slightly ashamed, feeling it to be something of a slur on the memory of Milly, her first and kindest friend.
which person or people
From this reading Tims, who had no relations, remained with her.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mildred had had no desire to spend her vacations with Lady Thomson, and on the ground of her reading for the Schools, had been allowed to spend them in Oxford.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She had begun to work for her First in order to evade Aunt Beatrice; but the fever of it grew upon her, either from the ambient air of the University or from a native passion to excel in all she did.
