used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
afieldadverbUS /əˈfiːld/
far away from home or one's usual surroundings
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
(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 Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
AMELIAnounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
Amelia's
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From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
assortedadjectiveUS /əˈsɔːrtɪd/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
BowersnounUS /ˈbaʊərz/
plural of “bower” — a framework that supports climbing plants
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
brimmingadjectiveUS /ˈbrɪmɪŋ/
filled to capacity
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
calciumnounUS /ˈkælsiəm/
a white metallic element that burns with a brilliant light; the fifth most abundant element in the earth's crust; an important component of most plants and animals
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
make calm or still
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
claimingverbUS /ˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
cliquenounUS /kliːk/
an exclusive circle of people with a common purpose
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
collectedadjectiveUS /kəˈlektəd/
brought together in one place
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
credulousadjectiveUS /ˈkredʒələs/
disposed to believe on little evidence
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
fosteredverbUS /ˈfɑːstərd/
past form of “foster” — promote the growth of
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
brought together in one place
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
high-bred
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From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
lavishnessnoun
the quality possessed by something that is excessively expensive
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
MUSICALadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
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 As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
pervadingverbUS /pərˈveɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “pervade” — spread or diffuse through
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
portentousadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtentəs/
of momentous or ominous significance
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
principalsnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
prospectusesnounUS /prəˈspektəsɪz/
plural of “prospectus” — a formal written offer to sell securities (filed with the SEC) that sets forth a plan for a (proposed) business enterprise
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
Ryder
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From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
Ryder's
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From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
an educational institution
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
sizesnounUS /ˈsaɪzəz/
plural of “size” — the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
strenuousnessnoun
extreme effortfulness
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
SUBTLEadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
temperamentsnounUS /ˈtemprəmənts/
plural of “temperament” — your usual mood
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As a matter of fact, this aristocratic calm existed only in the intent and the imaginations of the lady principals, and in the convictions of parents credulous concerning school prospectuses.
thrillnounUS /θrɪl/
the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
(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 With fifty girls of assorted sizes and temperaments collected under one roof agitation of one sort or another is fairly well assured.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Amelia Bowers seemed to be occupying the centre of the stage and claiming the calcium light as her due, while Amelia's own particular clique gathered in knots in all the corners, and went about brimming over with some portentous secret which they imparted to the other girls with a generosity approaching lavishness.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Miss Ryder's teachers were by no means blind to the excitement pervading the school, but its cause was wrapped in mystery.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE MUSICAL ROMANCE OF AMELIA A SUBTLE thrill was disturbing the atmosphere of high-bred serenity which the Misses Ryder, with a strenuousness far afield from serenity, fostered in their Select School for Young Ladies.
