used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
basedadjectiveUS /beɪst/
having a base
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
cleanedverbUS /kliːnd/
past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
commendationnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdeɪʃən/
an official award (as for bravery or service) usually given as formal public statement
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
criticising
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From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He succeeded in what he hoped he might do.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
ELLEN
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From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
endorsedverbUS /enˈdɔːrst/
past form of “endorse” — be behind; approve of
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
ESTABLISHverbUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃ/
set up or found
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
HELPINGnounUS /ˈhelpɪŋ/
an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
Holt
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From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He succeeded in what he hoped he might do.
how
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From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
Kate
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From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
the act of departing
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
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 With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He succeeded in what he hoped he might do.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
NANCYnounUS /ˈnænsi/
a city in northeastern France in Lorraine
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
as might be expected
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He succeeded in what he hoped he might do.
required or under orders
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
precisely as stated
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELPING NANCY ELLEN AND ROBERT TO ESTABLISH A HOME THE remainder of the time before leaving, George Holt spent in the very strongest mental and physical effort to show Kate how much of a man he was.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He succeeded in what he hoped he might do.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading During the week spent in becoming acquainted with the teacher, the parents heartily endorsed her, while the pupils liked her cordially.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the schoolhouse and grounds cleaned as they never had been before, the parents and pupils naturally expected new methods.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading He so influenced her in his favour that during the coming year whenever any one showed signs of criticising him, Kate stopped them by commendation, based upon what she supposed to be knowledge of him.
