used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
(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 There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
Beulah
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From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
bobsleddingnoun
riding on a bobsled
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
Cupp
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From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
Dr
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From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
divisible by two
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
a young female
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
Lakeview
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From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
lovinglyadverbUS /ˈlʌvɪŋli/
with fondness; with love
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
MEXICANnounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
water soaked soil; soft wet earth
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The girls had to look for entertainment on Saturday in other directions.
an educational institution
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
schoolworknounUS /ˈskuːlwɜːrk/
a school task performed by a student to satisfy the teacher
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
SkatingnounUS /ˈskeɪtɪŋ/
the sport of gliding on skates
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
skiingnounUS /ˈskiːɪŋ/
a sport in which participants must travel on skis
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
spoiledadjectiveUS /spɔɪld/
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
sportnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
swingverbUS /swɪŋ/
move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
tabooadjectiveUS /tæˈbuː/
excluded from use or mention
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
thawnounUS /θɔː/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an early January thaw that spoiled all outdoor sport for the Lakeview Hall girls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading THE MEXICAN GIRL The schoolwork was in full swing by this time, and almost every girl seemed to be doing well.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Skating, bobsledding, skiing, and even walking, was taboo for a while, for there was more mud in sight than snow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Dr. Beulah," as her pupils lovingly called the head of the school (though not, of course, to her face), went about with a smile most of the time; and even Mrs. Cupp was less grim than usual.
