used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
how long something has existed
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
buoyantadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪənt/
tending to float on a liquid or rise in air or gas
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
classedverbUS /klæst/
past form of “class” — arrange or order by classes or categories
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
clear-sightedadjective
having sharp clear vision
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
disciplinariannounUS /ˌdɪsɪplɪˈneriən/
someone who demands exact conformity to rules and forms
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
set up or found
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
a young female
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
governessnounUS /ˈɡʌvərnəs/
a woman entrusted with the care and supervision of a child (especially in a private home)
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
governesses
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From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
Hardcastle
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From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
MARIGOLDnounUS /ˈmerəɡoʊld/
any of various tropical American plants of the genus Tagetes widely cultivated for their showy yellow or orange flowers
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
MARIGOLD'S
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From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
MURIEL
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From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
others
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From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
persuasiveadjectiveUS /pərˈsweɪsɪv/
intended or having the power to induce action or belief
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
refractoryadjectiveUS /rəˈfræktəri/
not responding to treatment
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading The little girl was relieved to find that she was not behind the others in general knowledge.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
ruledadjectiveUS /ruːld/
subject to a ruling authority
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
an educational institution
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
school-days
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From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
subdueverbUS /səbˈduː/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Marigold found herself classed with a dozen girls about her own age, under the charge of a governess named Miss Smith.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
be awake, be alert, be there
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
which person or people
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MARIGOLD'S FIRST DAYS AT SCHOOL, AND HER ENCOUNTER WITH MURIEL WAKE MARIGOLD commenced her school-days with a buoyant heart, and a desire to please Miss Hardcastle and the governesses.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
but in spite of that
From this reading The principal was a clever, clear-sighted woman, a splendid manager and disciplinarian, who ruled her school with an iron hand, yet with such tact and skill that she was much liked and respected by parents, teachers, and pupils.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading She was a small woman, with a quiet manner, and a persuasive voice; but there was a dignity about her that never failed to command obedience, and the threat, "You shall be sent to Miss Hardcastle to be dealt with as she thinks fit,"—was sufficient to subdue the spirit of the most refractory scholar.
