used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
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greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.
distinctiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/
of a feature that helps to distinguish a person or thing
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
EditedadjectiveUS /ˈedətəd/
improved or corrected by critical editing
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
editionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
Evangeline
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From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
FnounUS /ef/
a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
IntroductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
a brief written record
From this reading NOTE.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
outgrowthnounUS /ˈaʊtɡroʊθ/
a natural consequence of development
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
varyingadjectiveUS /ˈveriɪŋ/
marked by diversity or difference
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
precisely as stated
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The distinctive feature of this edition of Evangeline is the PLAN OF STUDY which forms the latter part of the volume.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Edited with Introduction, Notes and a Plan of Study W.F. CONOVER.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It has proved successful in securing very satisfactory work from classes varying greatly in ability.
a late time of life
From this reading This Plan for the study of "Evangeline" is the outgrowth of several years' teaching of this delightful poem.