used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading BURNS.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
computeverbUS /kəmˈpjuːt/
make a mathematical calculation or computation
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
Dinsmore
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From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
without deviation
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
distressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstrest/
facing or experiencing financial trouble or difficulty
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
destroyed or killed
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
mamma's
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From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
misconductnounUS /mɪˈskɑːndəkt/
bad or dishonest management by persons supposed to act on another's behalf
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
resistedverbUS /rɪˈzɪstɪd/
past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
shuttingnounUS /ˈʃʌtɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor little Grace was sorely distressed over her sister's misconduct and the consequent displeasure of Mr. Dinsmore.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading On being dismissed from the schoolroom she went directly to her mamma's apartments.
What's
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From this reading "What's done we partly may compute, But know not what's resisted."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She knew she would be alone there, as Violet had gone out driving, and shutting herself in, she indulged in a hearty cry.
