used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
apieceadverbUS /əˈpiːs/
to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
the two together, not just one
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
BURYINGnounUS /ˈberiɪŋ/
concealing something under the ground
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
centsnounUS /sents/
plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
CrosbynounUS /ˈkrɔːzbi/
United States singer and film actor (1903-1977)
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
set up or found
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
Harlowe
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From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
HATCHETnounUS /ˈhætʃət/
weapon consisting of a fighting ax; used by North American Indians
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
the act of retaining something
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
illnessnounUS /ˈɪlnəs/
impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
Julia
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From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
Julia's
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From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
leviedverbUS /ˈlevid/
inflected form of “levy” — impose and collect
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
lionizeverbUS /ˈlaɪənaɪz/
assign great social importance to
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
much-needed
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From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
not any; not one
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
noticesnounUS /ˈnoʊtəsəz/
plural of “notice” — an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
OmnibusnounUS /ˈɑːmnəbəs/
an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
reformnounUS /rəˈfɔːrm/
a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
respectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪv/
considered individually
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
reunionnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
an educational institution
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
carry out
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
taxverbUS /tæks/
levy a tax on
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading She received praise enough to have completely turned her head had she not been too sensible to allow it to do so.
twenty-fiveadjectiveUS /ˈtwentifaɪv/
being five more than twenty
From this reading A tax of twenty-five cents apiece was levied on the members of both classes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
at the time that
From this reading BURYING THE HATCHET It was some days before Julia Crosby was able to return to school, but when she did put in an appearance, she lost no time in taking her class in hand and bringing about a much-needed reform.
which person or people
From this reading The part played by Grace Harlowe in Julia's rescue had been related by her to various classmates who had visited her during her illness, and Grace found that the older girls were inclined to lionize her more than she cared to be.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After holding a conference with Julia, the two girls sent out notices to their respective classes that a grand reunion of the two classes would take place on the next Saturday afternoon at one o'clock, at the old Omnibus House, providing the weather permitted.
