Chapter II

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

plural of “competitor” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

one or the other of two

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

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From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading THE EXAMINATION.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

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

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

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From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

immediately past

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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 And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

cut with a saw

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

plural of “scholarship” — financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

an educational institution

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

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

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

in a special manner

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Some of the other competitors looked far more confident than she did; and her heart sank a little when she saw the paper that was placed before her.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

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

From this reading THE EXAMINATION.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

the act of using

From this reading It did not seem that any one of the subjects she had specially learned would be of much use to her.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

at the time that

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.

in or at the place that

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading THE day of the formal examination for the girls' scholarships was looked forward to with some anxiety, and both girls spent every minute of the day, and often late into the night, in working up the subjects they were likely to be examined in; but at last their study came to an end, and they went to a school a little way out of the town, where a number of other girls were assembled from other schools.

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

From this reading And Elsie, when she saw how many there were, did not feel so confident that she and Mary would both be successful, or that either of them would, in fact.