used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
AlphanounUS /ˈælfə/
the 1st letter of the Greek alphabet
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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Ann
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From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
in or near a particular place or position
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balanceverbUS /ˈbæləns/
bring into balance or equilibrium
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
BetanounUS /ˈbeɪtə/
the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
the time during which someone's life continues
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separated into parts or pieces
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
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heaviestadjectiveUS /ˈheviəst/
superlative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
How
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the quality of being important and worthy of note
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
engage in
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
Marta
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From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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to a great degree or extent
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
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and nothing more
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
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OwlsnounUS /aʊlz/
plural of “owl” — nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
POLLY'S
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plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
scoredverbUS /skɔːrd/
past form of “score” — gain points in a game
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
semestersnounUS /səˈmestərz/
plural of “semester” — one of two divisions of an academic year
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
for that reason; with the result that
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an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
sororitiesnounUS /sərˈɔːrətiz/
plural of “sorority” — a social club for female undergraduates
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depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
not in physical motion
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
a detailed critical inspection
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
Taus
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading She concentrated her powers during regular study hours, rose an hour early, and spent the rest of the time, those happy hours between lessons and meals, in the service of the Beta Alpha Taus and the “Owls”, her literary society.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
at the time that
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used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She still had a few extra hours to make up, but they were divided between the first and second semesters and were in studies which were not particularly hard for Ann.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Marta and Ann scored success in their work only by early rising.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was fortunate for Ann that her heaviest work had been done in her first year.
