tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
a cherished desire
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
Bards
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From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
costlyadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːstli/
entailing great loss or sacrifice
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
coins made of gold
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
graduatedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrædʒuːeɪtɪd/
marked with or divided into degrees
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
KentuckynounUS /kənˈtʌki/
a state in east central United States; a border state during the American Civil War; famous for breeding race horses
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
lectureverbUS /ˈlektʃər/
deliver a lecture or talk
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
a unit of instruction
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
Lottie
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From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
engage in
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
a form of address for a man
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
Rockland
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From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
an educational institution
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
carry out
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
under normal conditions
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
vacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the first place, she possessed the active brain, and the ambition; and in the second place, she had been trained and taught much of the time by Mr. Rockland before she went to the Kentucky school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
at the time that
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were two things combined which contributed to her success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading She graduated with the highest honors, having won the first prize in Greek, Latin and French, and triumphantly carried off the costly gold cup offered for the best original poem.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The iron lawyer would often take her into his library and make her recite lesson after lesson, when he would lecture her on the different branches of her studies.
a late time of life
From this reading “Lottie had been at the Bards Town School in Kentucky for four years; but she usually spent the summer vacation at home.
