24th
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From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
accomplishmentnounUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃmənt/
the action of accomplishing something
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
Alvin
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From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
Coonie
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From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
Gaumer
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From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
Hartman
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From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
not in action or at work
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
inventionnounUS /ˌɪnˈvenʃən/
the creation of something in the mind
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
Katy
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From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
Koehler
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From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
KuhnsnounUS /kuːnz/
plural of “kuhn” — Austrian chemist who did research on carotenoids and vitamins (1900-1967)
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
managementnounUS /ˈmænədʒmənt/
the act of managing something
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
MILLERSTOWN
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From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
Ollie
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From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
reprimandedverbUS /ˈreprəmændɪd/
past form of “reprimand” — rebuke formally
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
roaredverbUS /rɔːrd/
past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
savagesnounUS /ˈsævədʒəz/
plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
Schnable
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From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
an educational institution
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Katy, in the second class, had not nearly enough to keep her busy; there remained on her hands too many moments to be devoted to the invention of mischief.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
under normal conditions
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The children had learned about as much as the Millerstown children were accustomed to learn in an equal time, they had been reprimanded about as often.
which person or people
From this reading Alvin Koehler and David Hartman, who composed the highest class, had been, the one as idle, the other as sullen, as usual.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MILLERSTOWN SCHOOL THE 24th of December, with its great Christmas entertainment, had closed a term of average accomplishment in the Millerstown school.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The teacher had roared at them with the vehemence usually required for the management of such young savages as Coonie Schnable and Ollie Kuhns and Katy Gaumer.
