adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
anotherdeterminerUS /əˈnʌðər/
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
appointedadjectiveUS /əˈpɔɪntɪd/
subject to appointment
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
ardour
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From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
capableadjectiveUS /ˈkeɪpəbəl/
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
certainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
characternounUS /ˈkerɪktər/
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
conferverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
contendingverbUS /kənˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “contend” — maintain or assert
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
degradingadjectiveUS /dɪˈɡreɪdɪŋ/
harmful to the mind or morals
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
degreenounUS /dɪˈɡriː/
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
demandedverbUS /dɪˈmændəd/
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
discoveredadjectiveUS /dɪˈskʌvərd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
dutynounUS /ˈduːti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
eagerlyadverbUS /ˈiːɡərli/
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
EvansnounUS /ˈevənz/
United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
fortnightnounUS /ˈfɔːrtnaɪt/
a period of fourteen consecutive days
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
FrancesnounUS /ˈfrænsɪs/
plural of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
Henri
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From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
Hereupon
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From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
knottyadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːti/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
labournounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
leastadjectiveUS /liːst/
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
leftnounUS /left/
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
necessaryadjectiveUS /ˈnesəseri/
absolutely essential
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
newadjectiveUS /nuː/
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
offeredverbUS /ˈɔːfərd/
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
onepronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
others
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From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
perplexities
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From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
pointnounUS /pɔɪnt/
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
pointsnounUS /pɔɪnts/
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
possessedadjectiveUS /pəˈzest/
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
proudadjectiveUS /praʊd/
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
quicklyadverbUS /ˈkwɪkli/
with speed
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
reallyadverbUS /ˈrɪli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
recoiledverbUS /riˈkɔɪld/
past form of “recoil” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
remarkableadjectiveUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbəl/
unusual or striking
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/
Identical; not different.
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
seenverbUS /siːn/
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
sensenounUS /sens/
a general conscious awareness
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
seriousadjectiveUS /ˈsɪriəs/
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
setverbUS /set/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
somewhatadverbUS /ˈsʌmˈwʌt/
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
soonadverbUS /suːn/
in the near future
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
sufficientadjectiveUS /səˈfɪʃənt/
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
tasknounUS /tæsk/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She set to the task with serious ardour, and having quickly accomplished one labour, eagerly demanded more.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hereupon I appointed her long lessons, and left her to solve alone any perplexities they might present.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the course of another fortnight I had seen sufficient of Frances Evans Henri, to enable me to form a more definite opinion of her character.
twonounUS /tuː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
unloosing
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From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
viz
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From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At first I offered her the same help which I had always found it necessary to confer on the others; I began with unloosing for her each knotty point, but I soon discovered that such help was regarded by my new pupil as degrading; she recoiled from it with a certain proud impatience.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading I found her possessed in a somewhat remarkable degree of at least two good points, viz., perseverance and a sense of duty; I found she was really capable of applying to study, of contending with difficulties.