used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
(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 Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
dispositionsnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “disposition” — your usual mood
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
set up or found
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
the state of being honored
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
idealsnounUS /aɪˈdiːlz/
plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
Kirkstone
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From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
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 It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
lapsesnounUS /ˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
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 Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
meannesses
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
a course of conduct
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
PattynounUS /ˈpæti/
small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
Patty'snounUS /ˈpætiz/
possessive form of “patty” — small flat mass of chopped food
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
PledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
PriorynounUS /ˈpraɪəri/
religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
an educational institution
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading It sometimes needed a good deal of moral courage to keep to what she knew was right.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
not in physical motion
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
upholdverbUS /əpˈhoʊld/
keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
uttermostadjective
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Life in a large school, among so many companions of various dispositions, was a totally different affair from what it had been in her quiet home at Kirkstone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Patty's Pledge November days found Patty thoroughly settled down at The Priory, and quite accustomed to all the rules and regulations which obtained there.
which person or people
From this reading Though Miss Lincoln did her uttermost to uphold an extremely high standard of conduct among the girls, Patty found there were many who were capable of little meannesses, slight lapses from the strictly straight path, and acts which were not at all in accordance with her ideals of honour.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the whole she was happy, but there were still a few difficulties with which she had to contend.
