Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

plural of “activity” — any specific behavior

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

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

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

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

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

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From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

a sculpture created by removing material (as wood or ivory or stone) in order to create a desired shape

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

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

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

a particular society at a particular time and place

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

something used to beautify

From this reading Lesbia had finished the decoration of VA.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

plural of “down” — soft fine feathers

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Lesbia had finished the decoration of VA.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

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

From this reading Lesbia had finished the decoration of VA.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

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

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

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

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

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

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

native to eastern Asia; widely cultivated for its large pink or white flowers

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

most important element

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

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 Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

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

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

a perceptual structure

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

an educational institution

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

the expression of one's individuality (usually through creative activities)

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

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

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

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

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

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

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

the act of testing something

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

third-person singular of “up” — raise

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Her lotus pattern really looked extremely nice round the walls and gave the room an appearance of quite superior culture.

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

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

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From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Her struggles with the unruly juniors constituted a genuine trial, but there were compensations in what Marion called "the by-products of the school", by which she meant the Dramatic Society and the various activities on the afternoons devoted to "self-expression".

which person or people

From this reading She had taken up chip-carving, and under the superintendence of Miss Joyce, who held a weekly class in the studio, was carving a frame to hold an old print of Kingfield Main Street as it appeared before the High School established its quarters there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Girls of VA The Easter term wended its way along with many ups and downs for Lesbia.