Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

(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 Welcome at least, to all but one person.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Miss Sturgis loathed all animals.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Welcome at least, to all but one person.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

a North American river; rises in southwestern Canada and flows southward across Washington to form the border between Washington and Oregon before emptying into the Pacific; known for its salmon runs in the spring

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

be similar, be in line with

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

a female human offspring

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

set up or found

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

divisible by two

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

at any time

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

a young female

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

a high place

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

not politic

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading Welcome at least, to all but one person.

a unit of instruction

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

past form of “loathe” — find repugnant

From this reading Miss Sturgis loathed all animals.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading Miss Sturgis loathed all animals.

a particular point in time

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

as might be expected

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Welcome at least, to all but one person.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

a predisposition to like something

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

a human being

From this reading Welcome at least, to all but one person.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

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From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

plural of “protest” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

an educational institution

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

restricted to something

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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From this reading Miss Sturgis loathed all animals.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

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

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

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

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

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

From this reading In the ensuing weeks Peggy and Polly slipped very naturally into their places.

accept gladly

From this reading A RIDING LESSON In spite of the Sturgeon's protests that "it was _most_ impolitic to establish a precedent in the school," Tzaritza became a duly enrolled member of the establishment, and from that moment slept at Peggy's door, a welcome inmate of Columbia Heights.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading In her own class and in the West Wing Natalie Vincent had always been the acknowledged leader, for, even though the daughter of the Principal, not the slightest partiality was ever shown her and she was obliged to conform as strictly to the rules as any girl in the school.