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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
1859
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From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
anew
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
how long something has existed
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
for the reason that
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
BRONTË'S
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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
c'est
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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
CHARLOTTEnounUS /ˈʃɑːrlət/
the largest city in North Carolina; located in south central North Carolina
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
donner
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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
fourteennounUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
yet to be or coming
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
Heger
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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
INTRODUCTIONnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
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 We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
Ostend
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From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
overworkedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈwɜːrkt/
past form of “overwork” — use too much
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
quelquefois
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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
sea-air
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From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
semer
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From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
carry out
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
a special situation
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY FIRST INTRODUCTION TO CHARLOTTE BRONTË'S PROFESSOR[1] 'Madame,--quelquefois, donner, c'est semer'--_Speech made to my Mother by M. Heger_.
undergoneverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡɔːn/
inflected form of “undergo” — pass through
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She was convinced that we both of us stood in need of sea-air, exercise and healthy recreation, before we could take up our studies again, after the strain we had undergone.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In 1859 this memorable thing happened:--I was introduced by my mother to M. Heger as his future pupil.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
in or at the place that
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We were staying at Ostend, where my mother had taken my brother and myself for a long summer holiday, because she believed we had been previously overworked at our former schools, from which she had removed us.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
a late time of life
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I was fourteen years of age: but I remember everything in connection with this event as though it had happened yesterday.
