used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
AbbeynounUS /ˈæbi/
a church associated with a monastery or convent
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
how long something has existed
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
Annabel
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From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
attainmentnounUS /əˈteɪnmənt/
the act of achieving an aim
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
bestowedverbUS /bɪˈstoʊd/
past form of “bestow” — present
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
showing who or what does the action
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
Cadurcis
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From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
Cherbury
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From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
a young person of either sex
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
embroiderynounUS /emˈbrɔɪdəri/
elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
being the sex (of plant or animal) that produces fertilizable gametes (ova) from which offspring develop
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
glidedverbUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪd/
past form of “glide” — move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
guidancenounUS /ˈɡaɪdəns/
something that provides direction or advice as to a decision or course of action
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
full of life and energy
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
lovelinessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
not any; not one
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
and nothing more
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
pastrynounUS /ˈpeɪstri/
a dough of flour and water and shortening
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
precociousadjectiveUS /prɪˈkoʊʃəs/
characterized by or characteristic of exceptionally early development or maturity (especially in mental aptitude)
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
only a very short time before
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
sereneadjectiveUS /sərˈiːn/
not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Although feminine education was little regarded in those days, that of Lady Annabel had been an exception to the general practice of society.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
tutorverbUS /ˈtuːtər/
be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
unfruitfuladjective
not fruitful; not conducive to abundant production
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
Venetianoun
a region of northeastern Italy on the Adriatic
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Her lively and somewhat precocious mind had become greatly developed; and, though she was only nine years of age, it scarcely needed the affection of a mother to find in her an interesting and engaging companion.
at the time that
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
which person or people
From this reading She had profited, when a child, by the guidance of her brother's tutor, who had bestowed no unfruitful pains upon no ordinary capacity.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
in the company of; together with
From this reading She had been brought up with the consciousness of other objects of female attainment and accomplishment than embroidery, 'the complete art of making pastry,' and reading 'The Whole Duty of Man.'
a late time of life
From this reading Two serene and innocent years had glided away at Cherbury since this morning ramble to Cadurcis Abbey, and Venetia had grown in loveliness, in goodness, and intelligence.
