used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
brought into existence
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
approval
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
at any time
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
foresightnounUS /ˈfɔːrsaɪt/
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
how
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From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
Lizette
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From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
Muriel
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From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
noticeableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəsəbəl/
capable or worthy of being noticed
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
telegraphedverbUS /ˈteləɡræft/
past form of “telegraph” — send cables, wires, or telegrams
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
unawareadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈwer/
(often followed by “of”) not aware
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
precisely as stated
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Being ignorant of these things, we set off with but scanty preparation in the way of personal effects, and but little money.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We were quite unaware of how watchful mother Joseph and her ready tool, Lizette, had been, and that Doctor Joseph had been telegraphed to before we started.
at the time that
From this reading We travelled second class, which we thought was very cunning, when of course it was mere stupidity; for we were far more noticeable in a second class coach than we ever should have been in first class.
in or at the place that
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Muriel was quite ready to face the future with me, which was much to the credit of her courage and to my credit as a lover.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading My brilliant scheme, born of want of foresight and knowledge of the world, was to go to Boston, where I had some friends, and start life humbly as a music teacher.
