used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
Aldred
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From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
in addition
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Two of the teachers had arrived on Saturday evening.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
day-school
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From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
wanted intensely
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
one or the other of two
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Two of the teachers had arrived on Saturday evening.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
a person of German nationality
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Two of the teachers had arrived on Saturday evening.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
a narrow way or road
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
large or big relative to something else
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
Meran
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From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Two of the teachers had arrived on Saturday evening.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
carry out
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Two of the teachers had arrived on Saturday evening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two of the teachers had arrived on Saturday evening.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
Westchester
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From this reading There was an excellent school for the little ones, and a very good public school, but Westchester did not take cordially to this except for the boys.
which person or people
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SCHOOL IN EARNEST On Monday the real work of school began.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Besides the boarding scholars, was a day-school of the young ladies and larger girls, who were either sent away or went to Aldred House.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Madame Meran, the French teacher, who also gave music lessons to the younger pupils, and Miss Lane, who taught Latin and German to the few who desired it, and had dreams of college life.
