used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
make right or correct
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
dignifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪɡnəfaɪd/
having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
essaysnounUS /eˈseɪz/
plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
a young female
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
GreenenounUS /ɡriːn/
English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
Greene'snounUS /ɡriːnz/
possessive form of “greene” — English novelist and Catholic (1904-1991)
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
Henrietta
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From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
inconsistenciesnounUS /ˌɪŋˈkɑːnsɪstensiz/
plural of “inconsistency” — the relation between propositions that cannot both be true at the same time
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
intellectualadjectiveUS /ˌɪntəˈlektʃuːəl/
of or associated with or requiring the use of the mind
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
hear with intention
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
not any; not one
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
recitationsnounUS /ˌresɪˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
reciteverbUS /rəˈsaɪt/
recite in elocution
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
reciters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
an educational institution
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, a great deal can be learnt from the human face, and these girls were sharp enough to be able to judge a good deal by Miss Greene’s expression of countenance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the case of the prize essays, no help of any sort was to be given; but in the case of the recitations Mrs. Fleming altered her plan.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Miss Greene might offer suggestions, and on a certain day the girls were to assemble in the big schoolroom and recite for her benefit.
which person or people
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The time to learn and to recite was somewhat short, and each girl who wished was allowed to consult with Miss Henrietta Greene, the most dignified and the most intellectual teacher in the school.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading She was permitted to listen and to correct any startling inconsistencies, but she was not in any way to praise the young reciters.
