used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
quickly and without warning
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
Alice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
classroomnounUS /ˈklæsruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
confinementnounUS /kənˈfaɪnmənt/
concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
correctionnounUS /kərˈekʃən/
the act of offering an improvement to replace a mistake; setting right
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
curbnounUS /kɜːrb/
an edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
dearly loved
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
discontinuedadjectiveUS /dɪskənˈtɪnjuːd/
stopped permanently or temporarily
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
DRAMATICadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
dynamicadjectiveUS /daɪˈnæmɪk/
characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
ebullientadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈbʌljənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
divisible by two
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
at any time
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
GrovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
an instinctive motive
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
infrequentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfriːkwənt/
not frequent; not occurring regularly or at short intervals
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
full of life and energy
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
held dear
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
Melrose
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
many times at short intervals
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
the act of punishing
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
rebelliousadjectiveUS /rɪˈbeljəs/
resisting control or authority
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading My own reckless nature, impatient at restraint, could never endure the order and confinement of the classroom.
an educational institution
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
Swett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
unmanageableadjectiveUS /ənˈmænɪdʒəbəl/
difficult to use or handle or manage because of size or weight or shape
From this reading She was ever kind and sympathetic to me, and I always loved her, although I was often rebellious and unmanageable.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DRAMATIC IMPULSE At five I was sent to school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
which person or people
From this reading Among my teachers in the Grove Street School, Melrose, was Miss Alice Swett, who remains a dear, good friend to this day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
a late time of life
From this reading The dynamic energy, which has suffered little curb in the passing of years, was even then a characteristic to be reckoned with; displays of lively temper were not infrequent, but the method of punishment at an isolated desk in view of the entire class was far too enjoyable to serve as a correction for my ebullient spirits and was abruptly discontinued.
