used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
a cherished desire
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
DESERVEDadjectiveUS /dɪˈzɜːrvd/
properly deserved
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
DIALOGUEnounUS /ˈdaɪəlɔːɡ/
a conversation between two persons
From this reading THE DIALOGUE.
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From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
E'ERadverb
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
exceptionsnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃənz/
plural of “exception” — a deliberate act of omission
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
set up or found
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
harmoniousadjectiveUS /hɑːrˈmoʊniəs/
musically pleasing
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
not any; not one
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
that is looked for
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DIALOGUE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
in the direction of
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading There seemed, indeed, to be an unusual ambition and rivalry in some of the classes.
precisely as stated
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
which person or people
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading THE winter term of the academy was now drawing towards an end, and preparations were already commenced for the closing examination and exhibition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Thus far the term had been a very harmonious and prosperous one, and the students, with but few exceptions, had made good progress.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One morning, the following line from Dr. Young was found, written in a large hand on the most conspicuous blackboard in the room:— “PRAISE NO MAN E’ER DESERVED, WHO SOUGHT NO MORE.”
