Chapter XXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

highly skilled

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

(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 There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

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From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

for a short time

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

express strong disapproval of

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

a female human offspring

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

dearly loved

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

divisible by two

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

plural of “influence” — a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

the childhood of a girl

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest 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 They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

exceedingly harmful

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

comparative of “poor” — deserving or inciting pity

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

comparative of “pure” — free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

the process of removing impurities (as from oil or metals or sugar etc.)

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

inflected form of “shine” — be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

the season of growth

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

the environmental condition

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

superlative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

informal terms for clothing

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading There were few poorer homes than Nansie's, there were few lives more full of struggle, but she kept herself and those most dear to her pure through all the bitter phases of the battle she was destined to fight.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

at the time that

From this reading In respect of these influences Nansie's home shone forth a sweet and bright example of what may be accomplished when the early training is good.

in or at the place that

From this reading In judging them we judge them from our standpoint instead of theirs, and we too often condemn where we should pity.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They poison many, and the awaking would be sad and bitter were the home influences with which they were from their birth familiar of a purer and more refining nature.

a late time of life

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Before, however, we join the threads which link the past with the present, we will briefly glance through the years during which Nansie's and Kingsley's daughter grew into the beautiful springtime of young maidenhood, and before whom fair visions rose even in the midst of surroundings pernicious enough to poison the sweetest dreams.