Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Everything about the place was formal and dignified.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

Queen of England and Scotland and Ireland; daughter if James II and the last of the Stuart monarchs; in 1707 she was the last English ruler to exercise the royal veto over parliament (1665-1714)

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

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From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

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From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading Everything about the place was formal and dignified.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

to come or go into

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Everything about the place was formal and dignified.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading St. Cecilia's School faced a little park on a quiet street.

being in accord with established forms and conventions and requirements (as e.g. of formal dress)

From this reading Everything about the place was formal and dignified.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

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

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading St. Cecilia's School faced a little park on a quiet street.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading St. Cecilia's School faced a little park on a quiet street.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading St. Cecilia's School faced a little park on a quiet street.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

plural of “pillar” — a fundamental principle or practice

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Everything about the place was formal and dignified.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading St. Cecilia's School faced a little park on a quiet street.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

an educational institution

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

of superior grade

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading St. Cecilia's School faced a little park on a quiet street.

past form of “stucco” — decorate with stucco work

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading Everything about the place was formal and dignified.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

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

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mrs. Patterson herself went to enter Anne as a pupil.

in or at the place that

From this reading Pat was sent to a boarding-school near Paris, and it was decided that Anne should attend St. Cecilia's School, a select institution where American girls continued their studies in English and had lessons in French and music.

a Caucasian

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was a red-brick building, with balconies set in recesses between white stuccoed pillars.