1876
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From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
(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 How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
in addition
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
make calm or still
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
dark-skinnedadjective
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
docksnounUS /dɑːks/
plural of “dock” — an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
dreamernounUS /ˈdriːmər/
someone who is dreaming
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
Dundee
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From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
EthiopianounUS /ˌiːθiˈoʊpiə/
Ethiopia is a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; formerly called Abyssinia
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
set up or found
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
having the deep slightly brownish color of gold
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
destroyed or killed
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
heroinenounUS /ˈheroʊən/
the main good female character in a work of fiction
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
How
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From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
LiverpoolnounUS /ˈlɪvərpuːl/
a large city in northwestern England; its port is the country's major outlet for industrial exports
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
held dear
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
magnetnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
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 She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
plural of “native” — an indigenous person who was born in a particular place
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One man drew her like a magnet, for he also was a dreamer of dreams.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
others
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From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
free from harm or evil
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
schoolgirlnounUS /ˈskuːlɡɜːrl/
a girl attending school
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
Slessor
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From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
in the near future
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
spacesnounUS /ˈspeɪsəz/
plural of “space” — the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
the rays of the sun
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
in or at that place or location
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
twin-girl
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From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
United States actress and singer (1896-1977)
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading How our heroine sailed away to a golden land of sunshine across the sea; how she found that under all the beauty there were terrible things which made life a misery to the dark-skinned natives; how she began to fight their evil ideas and ways and to rescue little children from death; how, after losing all her loved ones, she took a little twin-girl to her heart, and how she grew strong and calm and brave.
which person or people
From this reading On an autumn morning in 1876 Miss Slessor stood on the deck of the steamer _Ethiopia_ in Liverpool docks and waved good-bye to two companions from Dundee who had gone to see her off.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As the vessel cleared the land and moved out into the wide spaces of the waters she, who had always lived in narrow streets, felt as if she were on holiday, and was in as high spirits as any schoolgirl.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She could not help being kind and helpful to others, and soon made friends with many of the passengers and crew.
