used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Mitchell, B.A.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Miss Mitchell, B.A.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Mitchell, B.A.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading Miss Mitchell, B.A.
MooringsnounUS /ˈmuːrɪŋz/
plural of “mooring” — a place where a craft can be made fast
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
a human being
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
reorganiseverb
organize anew, as after a setback
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
régime
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From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
an educational institution
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
tactnounUS /tækt/
consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense
From this reading It needed force of character and tact, initiative and patience, energy and experience.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
precisely as stated
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Naturally at present the most prominent person at 'The Moorings' was Miss Mitchell.
at the time that
From this reading To reorganise an old school is a far more difficult matter than to start an entirely new one, especially when those responsible for the former _régime_ have not absolutely retired.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Hers was a task which required a combination of a number of very high qualities.
