Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

later than; following

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

eagerly desirous

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

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

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

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

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

British choreographer (1906-1988)

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

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From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

plural of “daughter” — a female human offspring

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the failure to obey

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

capable of making an error

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

divisible by two

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

a young female

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

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

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

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From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

ten 10s

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

and nothing more

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

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

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

social deportment

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

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

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

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

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

and nothing more

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

above and across; more than

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

by chance

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

remorse for your past conduct

From this reading REPENTANCE.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

plural of “roof” — a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

an educational institution

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

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

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the time of life between the ages of 12 and 20

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

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

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

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

From this reading It is a common error that to send a girl into a boarding-school to finish her education is to bring her out a model, not only in learning, but in accomplishments and character.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

marked by dissimilarity

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

up to a particular time

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

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

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

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

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

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

From this reading Here were two hundred girls, coming from nearly two hundred different families, each one brought up, until she was in her teens, in different ways.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

in or at the place that

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

which person or people

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

the trait of being prone to disobedience and lack of discipline

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

a late time of life

From this reading It happened often that Montrose Academy was looked upon by anxious parents--who were just discovering, in wilfulness, disobedience, perhaps in matters more serious even than these, the mistakes they had made in the education of their daughters--as a sort of reformatory school, where Miss Ashton took in the erring, and after one or more years sent them out perfect in every good work and way.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Looking over the population of a small village, the most careless observer must see how unlike the homes are; how every grade of morals and manners is represented, and with what telling effect they show themselves in the characters of the young trained under their roofs.