used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
anglenounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
COMMONSnounUS /ˈkɑːmənz/
a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
Dorothy
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From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
a polite name for any woman
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
limitedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
for more time
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
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 PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
Muriel
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From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
PEERSnounUS /pɪrz/
plural of “peer” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
continue talking
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Another hall and other class rooms joined the first and longer one, at a right angle, and here Miss Muriel paused, directing:
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
an educational institution
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
up to a particular time
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each class was under its especial teacher, its number being limited to ten students.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PEERS AND COMMONS Along the hall down which Dorothy followed the Lady Principal were many doors opening into small class rooms.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was the policy of the school that by this division better instruction could be given each pupil, and Dorothy wondered to which of these groups--if any--she would be assigned.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Proceed down this corridor till you reach the parlor at its end.
