used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
achievedverbUS /əˈtʃiːvd/
past form of “achieve” — to gain with effort
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
how long something has existed
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
(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 Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
a quantity of money
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
any thing at all
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
CHIVALRYnounUS /ˈʃɪvəlri/
courtesy towards women
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
divisible by two
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
exaltationnoun
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
for a limitless time
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
fractionsnounUS /ˈfrækʃənz/
plural of “fraction” — a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
Gordon's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
HillarynounUS /ˈhɪləri/
New Zealand mountaineer who in 1953 first attained the summit of Mount Everest with his Sherpa guide Tenzing Norgay (born in 1919)
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
incentivenounUS /ˌɪnˈsentɪv/
a positive motivational influence
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
JuniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
loftyadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːfti/
of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
engage in
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
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 THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
Mary'snounUS /ˈmeriz/
possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
radiantlyadverb
in a radiant manner
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
Rosie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
royaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
seventeenadjectiveUS /ˈsevənˈtiːn/
being one more than sixteen
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
shineverbUS /ʃaɪn/
be bright by reflecting or casting light
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
spellingnounUS /ˈspelɪŋ/
forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
stroveverbUS /stroʊv/
inflected form of “strive” — attempt by employing effort
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
tremblingly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading For a time Elizabeth strove to live up to her lofty position.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
at the time that
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading Rosie helped her all she could, and Rosie was a perfect wonder at finding royal roads to learning.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
a late time of life
From this reading THE AGE OF CHIVALRY Many years later there came days in Elizabeth Gordon's life when she achieved a certain amount of fame, but never at their height did any day shine so radiantly for her or bring her anything of the exaltation of that moment when she and Rosie tremblingly took their places side by side at the foot of the Junior Fourth class.
but in spite of that
From this reading The fear of even yet being sent back to Mary's class, which Miss Hillary held over her as an incentive to working fractions, drove her to make desperate efforts even to learn spelling.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you could spell a word over seventeen times without drawing your breath, she promised, you would be able to repeat it correctly forever after.
