used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
awesomeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːsəm/
inspiring awe or admiration or wonder
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
bobbed
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From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
Carolyn
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From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
criticallyadverbUS /ˈkrɪtɪkəli/
in a critical manner
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
Ellen
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From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
enclosingnounUS /enˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of enclosing something inside something else
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
opinion or judgment
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
fluffing
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From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
a young female
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
Hawley
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From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
prospectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈspektɪv/
of or concerned with or related to the future
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
on the contrary
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
Rowe
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From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
unapproachableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈproʊtʃəbəl/
discouraging intimacies; reserved
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the other side sat Florence Ives, who was constantly fluffing up her bobbed hair, which stood out like a bush around her rather large head.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
at the time that
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SCHOOL DAYS Four walls enclosing countless eyes which were fixed upon her critically, was the impression which Ellen received on Monday morning when she entered the schoolroom.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Hawley, her prospective teacher, was one of those who had called during the week.
wholesome-looking
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From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
wide-openadjective
open wide
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Next to Ellen on one side sat Carolyn Rowe, a nice wholesome-looking girl with wide-open blue eyes and a winning smile.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ellen wondered if she would seem less awesome upon further acquaintance, for she was dignified, tall, handsome, and unapproachable.
