Chapter VI

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

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

(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 It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

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From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

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

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Clare was so anxious for Louise's success.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

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From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

the act of playing drums

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

set up or found

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

in a good-natured manner

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

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

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

of a quantity not able to fulfill a need or requirement

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

a unit of instruction

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

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

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

engage in

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

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

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Clare was so anxious for Louise's success.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Louise, for the first time since she had known her, was late.

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

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It bit into Alwynne's meagre free time; but she was fond of Louise; proud of her, too; and there was Clare!

hard to endure

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.

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From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Alwynne, drumming with her fingers on the window-sill, as she stood by Louise's desk, was distinctly annoyed.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading It was, indeed, not one of her assigned classes; but she and Louise had found their hours together so insufficient for all the work that they were trying to make good, that Alwynne had good-naturedly arranged to give her a daily extra lesson.