used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
executivenounUS /ɪɡˈzekjətɪv/
a person responsible for the administration of a business
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
set up or found
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Perhaps that will give you a hint in regard to Mrs. Jones's class.
the act of giving
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Perhaps that will give you a hint in regard to Mrs. Jones's class.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
Jones'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/
possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
a room where books are kept
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
held or filled or in use
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
by chance
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
remarkingverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
uttered with a trill
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
an educational institution
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
shunnedverbUS /ʃʌnd/
inflected form of “shun” — avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
spasmnounUS /ˈspæzəm/
a painful and involuntary muscular contraction
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
unwittinglyadverbUS /ənˈwɪtɪŋli/
without knowledge or intention
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
votenounUS /voʊt/
a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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which person or people
From this reading Then, among those who had looked at each other and shaken their heads in disapproval of such a state of things, were the young ladies in Mrs. Jones's class,—ten of them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Perhaps that will give you a hint in regard to Mrs. Jones's class.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading They occupied the corner down by the door, between the door and the east window; a corner that was cold in winter and warm in summer; a corner that other classes shunned.
in the company of; together with
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an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading The new superintendent, unwittingly, perhaps, set the ball to rolling, by remarking that the library had been closed and locked by vote of the executive committee of the school, until such time as there were found to be any books worth giving out.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IF you please, now, go back with me to the early summer in which the first spasm of interest in regard to the library took hold of the young people.
