used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
Betty
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From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
Betty's
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From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
competitiveadjectiveUS /kəmˈpetətɪv/
involving competition or competitiveness
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
estimatedverbUS /ˈestəmeɪtəd/
past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
a young female
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
gradesnounUS /ɡreɪdz/
plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
and nothing more
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
Lee'snounUS /liːz/
possessive form of “lee” — United States filmmaker whose works explore the richness of black culture in America (born in 1957)
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
most important element
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
not any; not one
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
on one occasion
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
for each
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
petitionsnounUS /pəˈtɪʃənz/
plural of “petition” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
pleasingadjectiveUS /ˈpliːzɪŋ/
giving pleasure and satisfaction
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
an educational institution
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Betty’s grades were good, for not once had she fallen below the honor list, thanks to pride and the stimulus of pleasing her parents.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Her leadership was not to be doubted, for more than one team had she led to victory, though she had not taken part in as many competitive games as some of the other girls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading OF A NUMBER OF THINGS While other things were uppermost in Betty Lee’s mind just now, the committee on Honor Girl were considering her as well as half a dozen or more of the fine girls that were G. A. A. candidates, made so by the “petitions” of their friends.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading No girl goes through a high school course without being pretty well estimated, in one way or another, by her friends, but this was a little more definite.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
a late time of life
From this reading The school paper, indeed, published the main requirements which the choice of Honor Girl, or points upon which the choice rested: character, appearance, leadership, school spirit and scholarship of not less than eighty per cent for the four years of high school work.
