used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
the two together, not just one
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
directornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
divisible by two
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
a young female
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
Huyler
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From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
Jeanne
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From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
Jeanne's
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From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
immediately past
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
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 Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
PetiteadjectiveUS /pəˈtiːt/
very small
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
poolnounUS /puːl/
an excavation that is (usually) filled with water
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
satinnounUS /ˈsætən/
a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
having a supporting base
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
surpassedverbUS /sərˈpæst/
past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
swimmingnounUS /ˈswɪmɪŋ/
the act of swimming
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time a gymnasium director, she had developed her splendid physical being to the last degree.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Long after Petite Jeanne's dainty satin slippers had danced her off to bed, Florence Huyler sat before the fire thinking.
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Even now, though her principal business in life had for some time been that of keeping up with the little French girl, she spent three hours each day in the gymnasium and swimming pool.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
but in spite of that
From this reading Her courage surpassed her strength; yet as she contemplated the step Petite Jeanne had taken and the events which must immediately follow that move, she trembled.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If your acquaintance with Florence is of long standing, you will know that she was possessed of both courage and strength.
