used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
(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 As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
subject to appointment
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
boastverbUS /boʊst/
show off
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
carryallnoun
a capacious bag or basket
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
conveniencenounUS /kənˈviːnjəns/
the state of being suitable or opportune
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
to an extreme degree
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
Fenler
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From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
Glenmore
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From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
not in action or at work
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
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 One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
Marvin
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From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
monitorverbUS /ˈmɑːnətər/
keep tabs on; keep an eye on; keep under surveillance
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
and nothing more
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
promoternounUS /prəˈmoʊtər/
someone who is an active supporter and advocate
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
an educational institution
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
express in speech
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading She had never been appointed as a monitor, but she chose to do considerable spying, so that the pupils had come to speak of her as the "detective."
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
temptverbUS /tempt/
dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
a special situation
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
at the time that
From this reading One of her many duties was to see that the carryall was at the station when new pupils were to arrive.
wiryadjectiveUS /ˈwɪri/
lean and sinewy
From this reading As assistant, Miss Fenler, small, and wiry, did all that was required of her, and more.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It claimed that its home atmosphere was the only old-fashioned thing about it, and that was not an idle boast, for the old house had been equipped with every modern convenience.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Its instructors were the best that a generous salary could tempt to Glenmore, and Mrs. Marvin, owner, promoter, and manager of the school, was an exceedingly clever woman for the position.
