used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
(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 Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
in addition
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
capabilitynounUS /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading DOING RIGHT Ladybird hated school.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
eliminatedverbUS /ɪˈlɪməneɪtɪd/
past form of “eliminate” — terminate, end, or take out
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
accept an excuse for
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
fractiousadjectiveUS /ˈfrækʃəs/
stubbornly resistant to authority or control
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading DOING RIGHT Ladybird hated school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
inevitableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbəl/
incapable of being avoided or prevented
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
LadybirdnounUS /ˈleɪdibɜːrd/
small round bright-colored and spotted beetle that usually feeds on aphids and other insect pests
From this reading DOING RIGHT Ladybird hated school.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
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 Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
not any; not one
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
and nothing more
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
out-of-doorsnoun
where the air is unconfined
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
pliableadjectiveUS /ˈplaɪəbəl/
susceptible to being led or directed
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
Priscilla
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From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
with speed
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
rebelledverbUS /rɪˈbeld/
inflected form of “rebel” — take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
precisely, exactly
From this reading DOING RIGHT Ladybird hated school.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
an educational institution
From this reading DOING RIGHT Ladybird hated school.
school-room
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From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
strong-willedadjective
having a determined will
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
sun-dial-like
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From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
touch-and-goadjective
fraught with danger
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading With her sun-dial-like capability of marking the bright hours only, she eliminated as much as was possible of the ugly side of school life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Many battles were fought before she consented to go at all; but though Ladybird was strong-willed, Miss Priscilla Flint was also of no pliable nature, and she finally succeeded in convincing her fractious niece that education was desirable as well as inevitable.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading So Ladybird went to school--to a small and not far distant district school--whenever she could not get up a successful excuse for staying at home.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Not the lessons, they were learned quickly enough, and with but little study; but the out-of-doors child grew very restive in the restraint and confinement of the school-room, and her whole touch-and-go nature rebelled at the enforced routine.
