Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

any person at all

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

the two together, not just one

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

calm and unruffled self-assurance

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

one or the other of two

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

a competitor thought likely to win

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

a young female

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

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From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

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From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

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From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

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From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

having characteristics that attract love or affection

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

not any; not one

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

on one occasion

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

hard monotonous routine work

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

the reestablishing of cordial relations

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

cut with a saw

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

following in time or order

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

having intellectual depth

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The Story of Mercy Ingledew One result of the coolness and subsequent reconciliation between Linda and Sylvia was the establishment of a firm friendship between the latter and Mercy Ingledew.

which person or people

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading Miss Kaye had made a wise choice in appointing her monitress of the upper landing, as no one could have more fully appreciated the responsibilities of the post.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mercy was a tall, fair girl of sixteen, with a sweet, thoughtful face, and a particularly pleasant open expression.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading She was a great favourite, both with teachers and pupils, a plodding, conscientious worker, and always ready to give help or sympathy to anyone who stood in need of either.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading Sylvia, who had been more accustomed at home to grown-up people than children, was attracted to Mercy at once, and the elder girl saw so much that was unusual and lovable in the younger one's character that she took a strong interest in getting to know her better.