Chapter X

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

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

later than; following

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

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

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

a line of approach

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

for the reason that

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

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

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

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

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

the act of mending a hole in a garment with crossing threads

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

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From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

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From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

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From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

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

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

exceedingly bad

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

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

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

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

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

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

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

a unit of instruction

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

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

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

plural of “prize” — something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

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

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

not in physical motion

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.

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

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

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

From this reading A RED LETTER DAY After this, the darning-class became the chief feature in the week, and the children were sure never to miss a lesson.

at the time that

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

which person or people

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The book grew more and more interesting, and so did the darning, as they learned to be less clumsy with their needles; and when the third Saturday came, the little girls were most eager to know who were to have the prizes.

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

From this reading “Now my work was perfectly horrid at first, and I do it a lot better now.”

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Anne was still the best worker, but Ellen had high hopes of getting the first prize, because she had improved so much.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “She said, you know, the one who had improved the most was to get it,” Ellen remarked to Lois, as they were walking, arm in arm, up the Drapers’ avenue.