Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

a youthful male person

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

plural of “committee” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually

From this reading He felt no hesitation as to his competence.

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

From this reading Could he keep order?

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

plural of “district” — a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

at any time

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt no hesitation as to his competence.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading He felt no hesitation as to his competence.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading He felt no hesitation as to his competence.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Could he keep order?

conformity or harmony

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

not any; not one

From this reading He felt no hesitation as to his competence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Could he keep order?

a judge of a probate court

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

plural of “qualification” — an attribute that must be met or complied with and that fits a person for something

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

an educational institution

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

not in physical motion

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading The qualifications required by the school committees were by no means large, and so far there was no difficulty.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading LEDGE HILL SCHOOL Ever since he began to study at Geauga Seminary James had looked forward to earning a little money by keeping school himself; not an advanced school, of course, but an ordinary school, such as was kept in the country districts in the winter.

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

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading There was one obstacle, however: James was still a boy himself--a large boy, to be sure, but he had a youthful face, and the chances were that he would have a number of pupils older than himself.