used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
a quantity of money
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
Barbend
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From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
bluesnounUS /bluːz/
a type of folksong that originated among Black Americans at the beginning of the 20th century; has a melancholy sound from repeated use of blue notes
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
broods
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From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
embracedverbUS /emˈbreɪst/
past form of “embrace” — include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
fillingnounUS /ˈfɪlɪŋ/
any material that fills a space or container
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
set up or found
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
depressingly dark
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
Gloria
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From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
largestadjectiveUS /ˈlɑːrdʒəst/
superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding 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 There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
moodsnounUS /muːdz/
plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
neglectverbUS /nəˈɡlekt/
leave undone or leave out
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
not any; not one
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
and nothing more
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
in other respects or ways
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
recreationaladjectiveUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃənəl/
of or relating to recreation
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
an educational institution
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
tantrumsnounUS /ˈtæntrəmz/
plural of “tantrum” — a display of bad temper
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
temperamentaladjectiveUS /ˌtemprəˈmentəl/
relating to or caused by temperament
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
tutorsnounUS /ˈtuːtərz/
plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
unfinishedadjectiveUS /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/
not brought to the desired final state
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
precisely as stated
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She was no baby, and was too proud to do otherwise than very well in any school records.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Gloria was not so temperamental as to neglect her work for “blues,” whatever the cause or however deep the shade.
which person or people
From this reading There were, reasonably enough, many spots unfinished in her preparatory work, for Barbend, like other country schools, embraced only such work as seemed to afford the best opportunities for the largest number, and few there were who prepared for high class boarding schools.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus Gloria now found herself filling in many recreational hours with special tutors in sheltered corners of gloomy rooms.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading ALMOST A TRAGEDY An unusual amount of school work filled the day beyond possibility of moods, broods or other tantrums.
