used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
affectionateadjectiveUS /əˈfekʃənət/
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
(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 FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
amenableadjectiveUS /əˈmenəbəl/
disposed or willing to conform
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
ascendencynounUS /əˈsendənsi/
the state that exists when one person or group has power over another
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
BANQUETnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading THE BANQUET.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
having made preparations
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
a young female
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
high-spiritedadjectiveUS /ˌhaɪˈspɪrɪdɪd/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
indolencenoun
inactivity resulting from a dislike of work
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
Jemima
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From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
full of life and energy
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
needleworknounUS /ˈniːdəlwɜːrk/
a creation created or assembled by needle and thread
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
Phyllis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
sloweradverbUS /ˈsloʊər/
more slowly
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANQUET.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
truthfuladjectiveUS /ˈtruːθfəl/
expressing or given to expressing the truth
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
twinsnounUS /twɪnz/
(mineralogy) two interwoven crystals that are mirror images on each other
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The needlework was transferred from the morning to the afternoon, and a story or a reading was the reward of good behavior.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Phyllis and Jemima, the twins, were easily made amenable to discipline.
which person or people
From this reading Phyllis was a lively, high-spirited girl, affectionate and truthful, taking the lead in study and play, and maintaining a complete ascendency over Jemima, who was slower and more disposed to indolence, but who followed her sister's lead in everything, good and bad.
Winifred
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From this reading FOR some weeks all went on smoothly between Winifred and her pupils.
