used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am sure that you will like her.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
the act of overcoming or outdoing
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
Cora'snounUS /ˈkɔːrəz/
possessive form of “cora” — (Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
increase twofold
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
Ella
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
ELLA'SnounUS /ˈeləz/
possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ella’s face fell, for no one was sitting at the other half.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Ella’s face fell, for no one was sitting at the other half.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Ella’s face fell, for no one was sitting at the other half.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I am sure that you will like her.”
not any; not one
From this reading Ella’s face fell, for no one was sitting at the other half.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Ella’s face fell, for no one was sitting at the other half.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
an educational institution
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Ella’s face fell, for no one was sitting at the other half.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading I am sure that you will like her.”
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading She was introduced to the teacher, and the teacher gave her a seat at one of the double desks.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I am sure that you will like her.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
to-morrow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading ELLA’S FIRST DAY IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOL The assistant led the way to the Second Room, and Ella followed, her heart beating triumphantly, for this was Cora’s room.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Ida is away to-day,” said the teacher, “but she will be here to-morrow, I think.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I am sure that you will like her.”