Chapter XXXIV · Chapter 34

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

speak to

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

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From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

carefully weighed

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

-ing form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

plural of “diploma” — a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

at any time

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

yet to be or coming

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the act of giving

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

of or relating to or characteristic of literature

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

an informal use of the Latin word for mother; sometimes used by British schoolboys or used facetiously

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

(Greek mythology) the goddess of divine retribution and vengeance

From this reading NEMESIS.

not any; not one

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

and nothing more

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

a person who delivers a speech or oration

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

an opening or welcoming statement (especially one delivered at graduation exercises)

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

an educational institution

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

of or relating to an occasion or expression of farewell

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

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

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

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

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The literary merit of the teaching was to be shown by them; and as no graduating class ever comes to its commencement without pride in, and love for its _alma mater_, so it seemed as if the future reputation of the academy must depend upon the way this class acquitted itself.

produce a literary work

From this reading All the graduating class were expected to write an essay, the Faculty to judge of their merits, and to choose from among them four of the best.

plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Not only the interest of the class, but of the whole school, was intense on the writing of these essays.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Until this year this academy had had a salutatory and a valedictory in the same way they did at Atherton Academy, given for the best scholarship as it was there; but as this was considered a finishing school, differing therefore from the boys' school, which was only preparatory for other and higher education, it had been decided to change the graduating exercises to the four best essays, read by their writers, an address by some distinguished orator, music, and the giving of diplomas.