Chapter II · Chapter 2

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

a hat tied under the chin

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

determining or having the power to determine an outcome

From this reading These plans were decisive enough.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

put on clothes

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading These plans were decisive enough.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

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From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

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 Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

not any; not one

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

not one, and not any

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

a brief written record

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

out of fashion

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

on one occasion

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading These plans were decisive enough.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These plans were decisive enough.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading At Rosebury no one thought of being so silly as to be over-educated.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

on a floor above

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading These plans were decisive enough.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Having done this, and sent Susan out with the notes, she went upstairs, and once more put on her black silk dress, her old-fashioned mantle, and her high poke bonnet.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Thus attired, she started on an expedition which she trusted would lead to many happy results for the Mainwarings.

the act of creating written works

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading None of the young brains of the rising generation were over-forced or over-stimulated, and Miss Martineau felt no compunction whatever in writing a short note to each of six little pupils, and telling them that they need not come to her that morning, for she meant to give them a holiday.