used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
Ah
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From this reading Ah well!
alarmsnounUS /əˈlɑːrmz/
plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
any thing at all
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
BafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
calmsnounUS /kɑːmz/
plural of “calm” — steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
cannot
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From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
deserveverbUS /dɪˈzɜːrv/
be worthy or deserving
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
Dora
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From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
Emma
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From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
divisible by two
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
at any time
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
of great significance or value
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
journeyedverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrnid/
past form of “journey” — undertake a journey or trip
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
the act of caressing with the lips (or an instance thereof)
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
Leslie's
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From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
feeling or showing love and affection
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
engage in
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
MidadjectiveUS /mɪd/
used in combination to denote the middle
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
the light of the Moon
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
not any; not one
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
perseveringadjectiveUS /pərsəˈvɪrɪŋ/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
prevail'd
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From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
any competition
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
sail'd
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From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
Stanley'snounUS /ˈstænliz/
possessive form of “stanley” — United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
not in physical motion
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
the rays of the sun
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
swervenounUS /swɜːrv/
the act of turning aside suddenly
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
carry out
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
a source of difficulty
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
unpackedverbUS /ənˈpækt/
past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
the act of using
From this reading "It is of no use, Emma: I cannot do it.
precisely as stated
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
accept gladly
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Ah well!
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
plural of “wind” — air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading They journeyed at night In the pale moonlight, 'Mid sunshine and storm on they sail'd; Baffling winds and still calms Caused our friends no alarms, For Faith ever fearless prevail'd.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading You are quite welcome to the work; and if you are not tired, I know _I_ am, and these very _important_ articles may remain unpacked for the trouble I shall take.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Girls are certainly a most persevering race of beings, and you deserve to be at the top of the class; for, if you determine to accomplish anything, I believe not even Mr. Stanley's knock at the door, or, what would be more to you, Dora Leslie's loving kiss, would make you swerve from your purpose.
