used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
at or in the front
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
in addition
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
a young person of either sex
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
deficiencynounUS /dɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
emulationnounUS /ˌemjəˈleɪʃən/
ambition to equal or excel
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
Fewster
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
half-brothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
hopefuladjectiveUS /ˈhoʊpfəl/
having or manifesting hope
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
and nothing more
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
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 Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
a human being
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
pridedverbUS /ˈpraɪdɪd/
past form of “pride” — be proud of
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
reprovinglyadverb
in a reproving or reproachful manner
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
shorteradjectiveUS /ˈʃɔːrtər/
comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading To supply the deficiency she offered a prize to the child who earned the greater number of marks by the end of the term.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
unsympatheticadjectiveUS /ənˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
not sympathetic or disposed toward
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two boys had a daily governess, and Vivian was her favourite.
at the time that
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She also talked a great deal about "the spirit of emulation, which she was afraid he lacked."
which person or people
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
but in spite of that
From this reading Vivian took the lead, and kept it; and when David knew hopeful moments and promised to catch him up yet, Miss Fewster always answered reprovingly that "she feared he had let his half-brother get too far ahead."
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She was an unsympathetic person, who prided herself on being extremely just, and she was careful to explain that as David was much younger than Vivian, she set him much shorter tasks.
