Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

plural of “basque” — a member of a people of unknown origin living in the western Pyrenees in France and Spain

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

characterized by extreme care and great effort

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

travel across or pass over

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

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From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

plural of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

an artful or simulated semblance

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

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

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

comparative of “humble” — low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

full of or characterized by humor

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

artwork that helps make something clear or attractive

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

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

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

time without end

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

engage in

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

with modesty; in a modest manner

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

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From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

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From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

more often or more frequently

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

on one occasion

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

and nothing more

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

plural of “pound” — 16 ounces avoirdupois

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

a firm in the publishing business

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

the acquisition of something for payment

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

strange in an interesting or pleasing way

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

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From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

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

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

refrain from harming

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

not in physical motion

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

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

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

believed likely

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

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

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

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

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

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

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

at the time that

From this reading Of her own abilities she thought very modestly indeed, and had always been surprised when any one consented to pay--oftener in shillings than in pounds--for work which had cost her an infinity of conscientious trouble; now, however, she suspected that she had done something not altogether bad, and she spoke of it in a letter to Rosamund Elvan, still in the country of the Basques.

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

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading In these summer days, whilst Norbert Franks was achieving popularity, success in humbler guise came to the humorous and much-enduring artist at Walham Green.

which person or people

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

(used as an intensifier) extremely well

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The work was now finished; she showed it to a publisher of her acquaintance, who at once offered to purchase it on what seemed to Bertha excellent terms.

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

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading For a year or two, Bertha Cross had spent what time she could spare upon the illustration of a quaint old story-book, a book which had amused her own childhood, and still held its place in her affection.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading "As you know," Rosamund replied, "I have never doubted that you would make a success one day, for you are wonderfully clever, and only need a little more self-confidence in making yourself known.