used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SCHOOL-GIRL QUARREL.
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
animatedadjectiveUS /ˈænəmeɪtɪd/
having life or vigor or spirit
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
conningverbUS /ˈkɑːnɪŋ/
inflected form of “con” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
Elder's
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From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
a movement into or inward
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
EstablishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
brought together in one place
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
a young female
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
the act of departing
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
I've
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From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
Irvine
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From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
LuncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
others
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From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
an angry dispute
From this reading A SCHOOL-GIRL QUARREL.
with speed
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
school-fellow
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From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
SCHOOL-GIRL
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From this reading A SCHOOL-GIRL QUARREL.
school-mates
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From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
school-room
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From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
snugadjectiveUS /snʌɡ/
offering safety; well protected or concealed
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
solemnitynounUS /səˈlemnəti/
a trait of dignified seriousness
From this reading "A new pupil is coming," announced Winnie with an air of great solemnity.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
studiouslyadverbUS /ˈstuːdiəsli/
in a studious manner
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
surveyingnounUS /sərˈveɪɪŋ/
the practice of measuring angles and distances on the ground so that they can be accurately plotted on a map
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
at the time that
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
window-ledge
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From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
Winnie
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From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
Winnifred
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From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Girls, girls, I've news for you!" cried Winnifred Blake, entering the school-room and surveying the faces of her school-mates with great eagerness.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Luncheon hour was almost over, and the pupils belonging to Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies were gathered together in the large school-room, some enjoying a merry chat, others, more studiously inclined, conning over a forthcoming lesson.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Give us the benefit of your news quickly, Winnie," said Ada Irvine, looking round from her snug seat on the broad window-ledge; "surely we must be going to hear something wonderful when _you_ are so excited;" and the girl eyed her animated school-fellow half scornfully.
