Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

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

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

(Genesis 11:1-11) a tower built by Noah's descendants (probably in Babylon) who intended it to reach up to heaven; God foiled them by confusing their language so they could no longer understand one another

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

carefully weighed

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

plural of “defect” — an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

a petty disparagement

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

relating to the process of education

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

being or in accordance with current social fashions

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

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From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

set up or found

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

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From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

ten 10s

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

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From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

having odor or a characteristic odor

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

above and across; more than

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

a stipulated condition

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

free of extraneous elements of any kind

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

past form of “reign” — have sovereign power

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

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

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

an ordered reference standard

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

an educational institution

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

given added strength or support

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

in a swift manner

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

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

From this reading One hundred and forty girls to spend their recesses in envy, ridicule, malice, and detraction.

a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

marked by unjust severity or arbitrary behavior

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

completely acceptable; not open to exception or reproach

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

not sheared

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

not capable of being improved on

From this reading As regarded educational advantages, the institution was unexceptionable; the professors were considered unsurpassed in their several departments, and every provision was made for thorough tuition.

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

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.

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

From this reading The school was on an extensive scale, thoroughly fashionable, and thither pupils were sent from every section of the United States.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But what a Babel reigned outside of the recitation room!

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

From this reading NEW FRIENDS As tall tyrannous weeds and rank unshorn grass close over and crush out slender, pure, odorous flowerets on a hill-side, so the defects of Irene's character swiftly strengthened and developed in the new atmosphere in which she found herself.