North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
Atlamalco
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From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
ChinanounUS /ˈtʃaɪnə/
a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
Credell's
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From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
deceasednounUS /dɪˈsiːst/
someone who is no longer alive
From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
educatorsnounUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtərz/
plural of “educator” — someone who educates young people
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
Estacardo
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From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
estimableadjectiveUS /ˈestəməbəl/
deserving of respect or high regard
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
financiersnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪrz/
plural of “financier” — a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
fittingadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
foundedverbUS /ˈfaʊndɪd/
past form of “found” — set up or found
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
GermanynounUS /ˈdʒɜːrməni/
a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
globenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
the mother of your father or mother
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
halonounUS /ˈheɪloʊ/
an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
Manuela
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From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
and nothing more
From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
Pedro
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From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
an amount of time
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
republicsnounUS /riˈpʌblɪks/
plural of “republic” — a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
revolution-pestered
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From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
risesnounUS /ˈraɪzəz/
plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
sanctifiedadjective
made or declared or believed to be holy; devoted to a deity or some religious ceremony or use
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
SeminarynounUS /ˈseməneri/
a private place of education for the young
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
at the time that
From this reading At the period when the institution rises before us, its students represented the four quarters of the globe.
which person or people
From this reading It was founded by the grandmother of the estimable sisters, one of the foremost educators of her day, and one who took up the profession of teaching through love for it, since her wealth made her independent for life.
belonging to which person
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading There were young women fitting for the missionary field in India and China; the daughters of eminent financiers in England, Germany, France and Spain, those whose parents' influence was felt in distant climes, including several from the revolution-pestered republics of South America.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The reputation of the Misses Credell's Young Ladies' Seminary was international and the halo of its history was sanctified by time.
Yozarro
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From this reading Manuela Estacardo was the only child of the deceased sister of President Pedro Yozarro, Dictator of Atlamalco.
