used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
absorbedadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbd/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
adjoined
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From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
AmelianounUS /əˈmiːljə/
congenital absence of an arm or leg
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
BELINDA
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From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
CONTINUOUSadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəs/
continuing in time or space without interruption
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
Ellen
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From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
at any time
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
frenzynounUS /ˈfrenzi/
state of violent mental agitation
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
PERFORMANCEnounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
phenomenonnounUS /fəˈnɑːmənɑːn/
any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
PrimaryadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪmeri/
of first rank or importance or value; direct and immediate rather than secondary
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
an educational institution
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
scribesnounUS /skraɪbz/
plural of “scribe” — French playwright (1791-1861)
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
and nothing more
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
studiousnessnoun
diligent study
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly Amelia put down her pen, sat back in her chair and spoke.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
voluntaryadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlənteri/
of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
at the time that
From this reading When had Amelia and her "set" ever devoted recreation hour to voluntary study?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE BELINDA paused in the doorway of the Primary School room, which adjoined her bedroom, and stared in amazement at the five scribes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I simply will not have Aunt Ellen ride in the third carriage.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
YoungestadjectiveUS /ˈjʌŋɡəst/
superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The girls were absorbed in their writing, but the Youngest Teacher was reasonably certain that a fine frenzy of studiousness was not the explanation of the phenomenon.
