used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
bedroomsnounUS /ˈbedruːmz/
plural of “bedroom” — a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
bookcasenounUS /ˈbʊkkeɪs/
a piece of furniture with shelves for storing books
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
carefully weighed
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
developingadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpɪŋ/
relating to societies in which capital needed to industrialize is in short supply
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
fosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
a young female
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
how
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From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
It's
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From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
and nothing more
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
leavennounUS /ˈlevən/
a substance used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
mentallyadverbUS /ˈmentəli/
in your mind
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
motherlyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌðərli/
befitting a mother; warm and nurturing
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
pencilnounUS /ˈpensəl/
a thin cylindrical pointed writing implement; a rod of marking substance encased in wood
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
PennilessadjectiveUS /ˈpeniləs/
not having enough money to pay for necessities
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
publicationsnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “publication” — a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
with speed
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
sandwiching
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From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
an educational institution
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
tappedadjectiveUS /tæpt/
in a condition for letting out liquid drawn out as by piercing or drawing a plug
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
ToddnounUS /tɑːd/
Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading First and foremost came the plan of sandwiching seniors and juniors together in their bedrooms.
precisely as stated
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading She tapped her book with her pencil as she mentally ran over the list of her seniors, and considered how--to the outside view of a head mistress--each seemed to be progressing.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading "It's difficult to foster just the spirit one wants in them--it depends so largely on the girl," she decided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A Penniless Princess Miss Todd, sitting at her desk in her study, with a row of the very latest publications on the most modern theories of education in a bookcase so near that she could stretch out her hand for any particular one she wanted, rapidly reviewed some of her new experiments.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She hoped the influence of the elder girls would work like leaven in the school, and that putting them with younger ones would give them the chance of developing and exercising their motherly instincts.
