Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

further or added

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

called to public attention

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

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

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

plural of “applicant” — a person who requests or seeks something such as assistance or employment or admission

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

prepare a hot meal

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

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

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

relating to the process of education

From this reading _SOME EDUCATIONAL FACTS_.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading _SOME EDUCATIONAL FACTS_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

a young female

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

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

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

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

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

a quantity that is added

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

-ing form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

people of Ireland or of Irish extraction

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

inflected form of “mistake” — identify incorrectly

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

come into possession of

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a human being

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

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From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

new

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

organized again

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

Identical; not different.

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading _SOME EDUCATIONAL FACTS_.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

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

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

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

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

someone who manipulates in a nervous or unconscious manner

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading A day or two later, Mrs. Twiddler advertised in a city paper for a cook, and upon the same afternoon an Irish girl came to the house to obtain the place in the kitchen.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Accordingly, the board of directors advertised for a suitable person, instructing applicants to call upon Judge Twiddler, the chairman.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

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

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

at the time that

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The public-school system of the village was reorganized during a recent summer; and in consequence of a considerable enlargement of the single school-building and the great increase of the number of scholars, it was determined to engage an additional woman-teacher in the girls' department.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The judge was sitting upon the front porch at the time reading a newspaper; and when the girl entered the gate of the yard, he mistook her for a school-mistress, and he said to her, "Did you come about that place?"