(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
in addition
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Dalton earned enough outside of school hours to help considerably.
culturenounUS /ˈkʌltʃər/
a particular society at a particular time and place
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
DaltonnounUS /ˈdɔːltən/
English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
DESCENDSverbUS /dɪˈsendz/
third-person singular of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading Dalton earned enough outside of school hours to help considerably.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Dalton earned enough outside of school hours to help considerably.
a social unit living together
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Dalton earned enough outside of school hours to help considerably.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Dalton earned enough outside of school hours to help considerably.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
inasmuch
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From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
insurancenounUS /ˌɪnˈʃʊrəns/
promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
investedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəd/
past form of “invest” — make an investment
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
Leslie
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From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
munificentadjective
very generous
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Dalton earned enough outside of school hours to help considerably.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
PEGGY
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From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
plungeverbUS /plʌndʒ/
thrust or throw into
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
an educational institution
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
Secrest
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From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
self-support
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From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
precisely as stated
From this reading It had all happened very suddenly, the death of the parents and the plunge into partial self-support.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Interest from the invested life insurance furnished part of their income, and what Elizabeth called her "munificent salary" the rest.
at the time that
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
a late time of life
From this reading Elizabeth, two years out of college, was more careful, inasmuch as she was teaching drawing and other lines of school art to children and was also the head of their little family.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading PEGGY DESCENDS Elizabeth, Dalton and Leslie Secrest were intelligent young people of some culture and background, though that impression might not always be given when Dalton or Leslie fell into the modern school vernacular.
