Chapter IV

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

later than; following

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a young person of either sex

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

the act of closing something

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

carefully weighed

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

the Crown (or the reigning monarch) as the symbol of the power and authority of a monarchy

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a plant having foliage that persists and remains green throughout the year

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "LET'S MAKE FRIENDS!"

in a joyous manner

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

highest in quality

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

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

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

any of various aromatic trees of the laurel family

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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

From this reading "LET'S MAKE FRIENDS!"

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

engage in

From this reading "LET'S MAKE FRIENDS!"

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a coniferous tree

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

an educational institution

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

past form of “stream” — to extend, wave or float outward, as if in the wind

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

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

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

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

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

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

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

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

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

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

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

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

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Christmas holidays were near, and the little school-room had already received, at the willing hands of the children, a thorough dressing with laurel, pine, and hemlock-boughs.

flower arrangement consisting of a circular band of foliage or flowers for ornamental purposes

From this reading Whoever showed the greatest interest, neatness and industry, was to be allowed to remain for a few hours after the closing of the school, in order to make a wreath of evergreen to decorate a certain picture in Miss Elinor's apartment.

the act of creating written works

From this reading It was writing afternoon, and on this particular occasion, that which was considered a high reward was to be given to the most diligent child.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The beams of the afternoon sun streamed gayly through the windows of Miss Harrow's school-room, and fell, like a crown of light, on the head of the young teacher, as she sat at her desk making copies for her pupils.