Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

in the past

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

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

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

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

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

auguring favorable circumstances and good luck

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

in addition to; as well as

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

not methodically or according to plan

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

-ing form of “consult” — get or ask advice from

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

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From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

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

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

being one more than seven

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

communicated in words

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

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

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

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

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

English film actress (1913-1967)

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

social deportment

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

by chance

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

a city in northeastern France in Lorraine

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

Roman Emperor notorious for his monstrous vice and fantastic luxury (was said to have started a fire that destroyed much of Rome in 64) but the Roman Empire remained prosperous during his rule (37-68)

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

a numbered list

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

yielding a fair profit

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

blessed with privileges

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

an educational institution

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

being ten more than sixty

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

with success; in a successful manner

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

carry out

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

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

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

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

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

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

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

precisely as stated

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

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

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading INTRODUCING NERO It did not seem possible that Manny's school had been successfully opened two weeks ago!

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

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

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

From this reading And besides the seventy dollars paid Miss Manners for tuition, the class members brought their own supplies and were privileged to take them home with them, in the form of various tempting dishes, "the like of which" as Nancy expressed it, "never had been seen in Long Leigh before nor since."

during the time that

From this reading Fourteen pupils at five dollars each and every single one paid in advance, while Nancy was acting as class president and Ruth as class secretary; these were, indeed, auspicious arrangements.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That the girls in her class, at first numbering eight now counted fourteen, each paying five dollars for the month's training in domestic science, with lessons three mornings a week.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.

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From this reading "Maybe you don't know you're a wonder," Ruth remarked very casually to Nancy, while she, as secretary, was consulting with Nancy as president.