15th
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From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
31
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From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
33
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From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
35
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From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
acquiredadjectiveUS /əˈkwaɪərd/
gotten through environmental forces
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
acquiringnounUS /əˈkwaɪrɪŋ/
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
(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 Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
brought into existence
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
carefully weighed
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
idiomaticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or conforming to idiom
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
immediately past
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
make reference to
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
and nothing more
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
transitionnounUS /trænˈzɪʃən/
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
the act of using
From this reading They use English in their conversation; in short, they have acquired the power of expressing their feelings and thoughts in the English language.
vernacularnounUS /vərˈnækjələr/
a characteristic language of a particular group (as among thieves)
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
vocabularynounUS /voʊˈkæbjəleri/
a listing of the words used in some enterprise
From this reading They have not only acquired a considerable vocabulary, but have now a practical mastery of our vernacular.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
wanting in physical strength
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The pupils of this class may be considered as having passed the transition stage of which mention was made in the Second Reader, and as having entered upon the last stage in acquiring the English language.
wofully
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From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Notwithstanding all this, they are conscious of the fact that their _language_ is less idiomatic than that of the native born, and their power over the written expression is wofully weak.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 31-33-35 West 15th Street, New York City This Reader is intended more particularly for pupils in Class A of the public evening schools.
