used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
how long something has existed
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
columnsnounUS /ˈkɑːləmz/
plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
the specified day of the month
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
disciplinaryadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpləneri/
relating to discipline in behavior
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
EncouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
etc
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From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
failsverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
a young female
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
the act of giving
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
learnsverbUS /lɜːrnz/
third-person singular of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
measuredadjectiveUS /ˈmeʒərd/
having notes of fixed rhythmic value
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
measurementsnounUS /ˈmeʒərmənts/
plural of “measurement” — the act or process of assigning numbers to phenomena according to a rule
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
not divisible by two
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
periodicalnounUS /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/
a publication that appears at fixed intervals
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
periodicallyadverbUS /ˌpiːriˈɑːdɪkəli/
in a sporadic manner
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
preferableadjectiveUS /ˈprefərəbəl/
more desirable than another
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
remeasurements
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From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
express in words
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
refrain from harming
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
standardadjectiveUS /ˈstændərd/
conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
express in words
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She can then be shown which exercises to practice for herself in order to develop those particular points.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Encouragement must afterwards be given by periodical measurements, say every three months or so._ _Cards can be obtained from the "Girl Scouts" Office, which, besides giving the standard measurements for the various ages, give columns to be filled in periodically, showing the girl's remeasurements and progress in development.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
precisely as stated
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
(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 _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _Physical drill is all very well as a disciplinary means of development, but it does not give the girl any responsibility in the matter._ _It is therefore deemed preferable to tell each girl, according to her age, what ought to be her height, weight, and various measurements (such as chest, waist, arm, leg, etc.).
at the time that
From this reading If each girl has her card it is a great incentive to her to develop herself at odd times when she has a few minutes to spare._ My Physical Development -------+--------+--------+----------------+------+---------+--------- |Date.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She is then measured, and learns in which points she fails to come up to the standard.
