used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER MATCH-MAKER "Music waves eternal wands."
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
greatly pleased
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading ANOTHER MATCH-MAKER "Music waves eternal wands."
eveningsnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Martha was learning.
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 He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
Martha
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From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
Martha's
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From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
MATCH-MAKER
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From this reading ANOTHER MATCH-MAKER "Music waves eternal wands."
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading ANOTHER MATCH-MAKER "Music waves eternal wands."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
PearlnounUS /pɜːrl/
a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
school-master
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From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
wandsnounUS /wɑːndz/
plural of “wand” — a rod used by a magician or water diviner
From this reading ANOTHER MATCH-MAKER "Music waves eternal wands."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)
From this reading ANOTHER MATCH-MAKER "Music waves eternal wands."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He spent many of his evenings in directing her studies or in reading to her, and Martha showed her gratitude in a score of ways.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
which person or people
From this reading THE days went by pleasantly for the school-master, who became more and more interested in Martha's struggle for an education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Pearl was delighted with the turn events had taken, and before the month of January had gone declared that she could see results.
