Chapter II

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

any thing at all

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

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

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(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 How could anything be better for a child to translate?

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

taking care or paying attention

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

a young person of either sex

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a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

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education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

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From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

with specific intentions; for the express purpose

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading How could anything be better for a child to translate?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

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

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

a polite name for any woman

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

(golf) the standard number of strokes set for each hole on a golf course, or for the entire course

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading It was “Approuvé par le Conseil Royal de l’Instruction publique.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

restate (words) from one language into another language

From this reading How could anything be better for a child to translate?

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

the act of using

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading If further proof was needed of its value, the fact that it was “Carefully prepared for American schools” was surely sufficient.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

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

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

at the time that

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A LADY OF THE ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL GRADUATING COURSE A second volume which Ella carried proudly under her arm when she went to the French class was called “Le Grandpère.”

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading It was written expressly for the use of schools—so said the title-page.