Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

being joined in close association

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

not up to expectations

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

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From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

thoroughgoing

From this reading She was downright scared at many things which even the little girls did not shirk.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

an incompetent or clumsy person

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

plural of “essential” — anything indispensable

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

divisible by two

From this reading She was downright scared at many things which even the little girls did not shirk.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading She was downright scared at many things which even the little girls did not shirk.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She was downright scared at many things which even the little girls did not shirk.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

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 Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

not any; not one

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

-ing form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

made afraid

From this reading She was downright scared at many things which even the little girls did not shirk.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

be bright by reflecting or casting light

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

avoid (one's assigned duties)

From this reading She was downright scared at many things which even the little girls did not shirk.

glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

male cat

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

precisely as stated

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading She could not swing by her hands from the bar, she looked upon punching as a shocking waste of strength, and even drill had no charm for her.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.

turn in a twisting or spinning motion

From this reading TOM IS DISAPPOINTING The rest of the week passed in a whirl of getting used to things and of settling into place.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She was a very duffer in all matters connected with the gym.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Dorothy had to find that however good she might be at memory work, she did not shine in very many things which were regarded as essentials at the Compton Schools.