used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
demanding attention
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
being one more than seven
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
one or the other of two
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
at any time
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
helpingnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
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 As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDERER.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
Nellie
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From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
and nothing more
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
Ribsam
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From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDERER.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
a source of difficulty
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
WANDERERnounUS /ˈwɑːndərər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading THE LITTLE WANDERER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
at the time that
From this reading As for sitting down and crying when in trouble, without making any effort to help herself, she knew better than to try that when either her father or mother were likely to find it out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nick was rarely if ever allowed to extend her a helping hand in her lessons, and she was given to understand that whatever was possible for her to do must be done without the aid of any one.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading She had been taught, as was her brother, that under heaven she must rely upon herself to get forward in the world.
a late time of life
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
but in spite of that
From this reading Although Nellie Ribsam was only eight years old at the time she was lost in the big woods, yet the results of the training received from her sensible father and mother showed themselves in a marked degree on that memorable occasion.
