used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
(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 Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading GOSSIP AND HONORS.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
for the reason that
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
GOSSIPnounUS /ˈɡɑːsəp/
light informal conversation for social occasions
From this reading GOSSIP AND HONORS.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
HONORSnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading GOSSIP AND HONORS.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
with low volume
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
relegateverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪt/
refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
free from harm or evil
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
reservenounUS /rɪˈzɜːrv/
formality and propriety of manner
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
resistverbUS /rɪˈzɪst/
elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
Shirley
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From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
Thorne
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From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Shirley was a little more reserved than was quite natural to her because of these unusual circumstances, but she tried not to notice some of the little things that happened.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
precisely as stated
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Shirley was too bright in her lessons and making too much of an impression upon both girls and teachers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
(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 Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then that little fighting reserve, that is in most of us, came to the rescue, not to push her way, but to resist any influence that would quietly relegate her to the rear, so far as lessons or ordinary activities were concerned.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Although Sidney Thorne would like to have done so, she could not very well dismiss Shirley and all her works.
