used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
accessnounUS /ˈækses/
the right to enter
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
Ashton'snounUS /ˈæʃtənz/
possessive form of “ashton” — British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
avenuesnounUS /ˈævənuːz/
plural of “avenue” — a line of approach
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
DECEITnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading DECEIT.
diligencenounUS /ˈdɪlədʒəns/
conscientiousness in paying proper attention to a task; giving the degree of care required in a given situation
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
plural of “family” — a social unit living together
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
engage in
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
an educational institution
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Miss Ashton's talk had an excellent influence upon the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
wealthyadjectiveUS /ˈwelθi/
having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A large proportion of the pupils were from families in moderate circumstances; to them avenues of access to power and influence were opened.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Even the wealthy girls felt there was something worth living for but society and fashion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To the poor, of whom there were not a few, help in its best sense was offered in ways that faithful diligence would make their own.
