used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
matters of personal concern
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
(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 She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
eagerly desirous
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
Blair'snounUS /blerz/
possessive form of “blair” — British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
a young person of either sex
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
common-sense
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From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
differedverbUS /ˈdɪfərd/
past form of “differ” — be different
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
essentiallyadverbUS /eˈsenʃəli/
in essence; at bottom or by one's (or its) very nature
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
at any time
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
FRUITSnounUS /fruːts/
plural of “fruit” — the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
Harvey'snounUS /ˈhɑːrviz/
possessive form of “harvey” — English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
haulingnounUS /ˈhɔːlɪŋ/
the activity of transporting goods by truck
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
how
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From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
Jannet
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From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
Kenneth
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From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
missionarynounUS /ˈmɪʃəneri/
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
retardingverbUS /rɪˈtɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “retard” — cause to move more slowly or operate at a slower rate
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
rootsnounUS /ruːts/
the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
seednounUS /siːd/
a small hard fruit
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
shootsnounUS /ʃuːts/
plural of “shoot” — a new branch
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
very small
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
precisely as stated
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to be up and doing all the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was anxious for visible fruit before the seed was fairly into the ground.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was inclined to be for ever hauling up the tiny shoots to see how the roots were getting on.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of the practical common-sense which she brought as a rule to the ordinary affairs of life, she was, in this matter, like a child with its first garden, in danger of retarding by her very anxiety for progress.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading FIRST FRUITS Aunt Jannet Harvey's ideas of missionary work and methods differed essentially from Kenneth Blair's.
