used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
AdanounUS /ˈeɪdə/
an enzyme found in mammals that can catalyze the deamination of adenosine into inosine and ammonia
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
appreciationnounUS /əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/
understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
unvarying in nature
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
Mildred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
operationnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃən/
the state of being in effect or being operative
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
outstripverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪp/
be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mildred was often applied to for help in the home preparation of their lessons, and her assistance, always cheerfully and kindly given, received with due appreciation.
redoubledadjectiveUS /riˈdʌbəld/
become much greater in intensity or size or amount
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
satchelnoun
luggage consisting of a small case with a flat bottom and (usually) a shoulder strap
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
an educational institution
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
schoolboynounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪ/
a boy attending school
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Shakespeare.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
snailnounUS /sneɪl/
freshwater or marine or terrestrial gastropod mollusk usually having an external enclosing spiral shell
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
UnwillinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋli/
in an unwilling manner
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The new school had opened the previous week, and was now in successful operation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
whiningverbUS /ˈwaɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “whine” — move with a whining sound
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "The whining schoolboy with his satchel And shining morning face, creeping like a snail Unwillingly to school."
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
Zillah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Zillah and Ada were pursuing their studies with redoubled zeal and interest, finding a constant spur in the desire to keep pace with, if not outstrip, the other members of their classes.
