used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
alphabetnounUS /ˈælfəbet/
a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
CALIFORNIAnounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading MY CALIFORNIA SCHOOL.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
rid of obstructions
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
divisible by two
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
the literary culture
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
engage in
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY CALIFORNIA SCHOOL.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
reflectiveadjectiveUS /rɪˈflektɪv/
deeply or seriously thoughtful
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
retainverbUS /rɪˈteɪn/
hold back within
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
an educational institution
From this reading MY CALIFORNIA SCHOOL.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
Tuolumne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
at the time that
From this reading I was not confident of my ability to teach even a “common school” when the situation was offered me in a little Tuolumne County mining camp.
which person or people
From this reading I said so to my old friend, Pete H., who had secured me the position.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading For if you do, you are equal to any educational demand this camp will make on you.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well,” said he, after a reflective pause, “do you retain a clear recollection of the twenty-six letters of the alphabet?
