Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

(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 Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

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

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

any thing at all

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

move towards

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

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

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

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

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

a creation of the highest excellence

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

close interaction

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

an act of copying

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

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From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

someone who writes plays

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

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From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

cranial nerve that supplies facial muscles

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

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 Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

a young female

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

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

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

the one or ones belonging to her

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

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

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

and nothing more

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

plural of “masterpiece” — the most outstanding work of a creative artist or craftsman

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

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

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

of or relating to or designating narcotics

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

plural of “past” — the time that has elapsed

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

on the contrary

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

an educational institution

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

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

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

rousing or quickening activity or the senses

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is flexible and supple

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

required or under orders

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

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

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

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

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

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

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

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

From this reading Elsie Moss's school was quite unlike her expectations, and her companions not at all like those of her eager dreams.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Further, the girls with whom she came in contact shared her ideals as little as their pasts had anything in common with hers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The drill seemed to be all in the way of suppleness of limb and facility of facial expression without intellectual stimulus; indeed, it almost seemed as if the whole tendency of the school was rather narcotic than stimulating.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading On the contrary, she didn't so much as hear the name of Shakespeare or of any other dead or classic dramatist during the first two months; and though she had to work as hard as she had expected to do, it sometimes seemed as if it were practice that didn't really count.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Just as at art school one begins, she knew, with the study and copying of the antique, so the girl had supposed that in studying for the stage, one would approach it through the masterpieces of the drama.