used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
after-effect
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From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
(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 But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
BARBARA
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From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
BEHAVEverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
BETTY
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From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
Betty's
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From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
bitternessnounUS /ˈbɪtərnəs/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
cannot
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From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
condemnverbUS /kənˈdem/
express strong disapproval of
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
approval
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
cropnounUS /krɑːp/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
discreetadjectiveUS /dɪˈskriːt/
marked by prudence or modesty and wise self-restraint
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
at any time
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
FOOLISHLYadverbUS /ˈfuːlɪʃli/
without good sense or judgment
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
freakishadjective
changeable
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
fruitsnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
the act of departing
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
harvestnounUS /ˈhɑːrvəst/
the yield from plants in a single growing season
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
how
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From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
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 But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
mournverbUS /mɔːrn/
feel sadness
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
not any; not one
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
proposingverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
on the contrary
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
reapverbUS /riːp/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
To recall to mind.
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
express the need or desire for
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
standpointnounUS /ˈstændpɔɪnt/
a mental position from which things are viewed
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
carry out
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
a special situation
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That our folly brought forth no great bitterness was due to the kindness of Providence, rather than to any credit of our own.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading And so the world goes on, and each must sow her little crop of experiences, and reap her own harvest of wisdom, or mourn over the doubtful fruits of folly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
a late time of life
From this reading IN WHICH BETTY AND BARBARA BEHAVE VERY FOOLISHLY And now I am going to relate an adventure so foolish and freakish that, looking back upon it from the standpoint of discreet years, I cannot but wonder how my friend Betty ever thought of proposing it, or how Barbara could be so ready to join in it.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Indeed, while I condemn my own act in yielding to Betty’s request, I cannot but remember our adventure with a warm stirring at my heart, for a certain thing happened then that had an after-effect upon my whole life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading But I fear it has been in all ages, and will continue to be so, that young girls take delight in doing many things which in after years they regard as impossible, and which they would certainly prevent their own daughters from doing if they could.
