Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

(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 Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

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

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

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

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

(American football) a successful forward pass in football

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

the act of constructing something

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

plural of “contract” — a binding agreement between two or more persons that is enforceable by law

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

plural of “contribution” — the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

a list of acknowledgements of those who contributed to the creation of a film (usually run at the end of the film)

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

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 Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

fair to all parties as dictated by reason and conscience

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

to an extreme degree

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

set up or found

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

brought together in one place

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

a young female

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

destroyed or killed

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

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

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

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

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

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

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

move about in a confused manner

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

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

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

possessive form of “ruth” — United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

an outline or synopsis of a play (or, by extension, of a literary work)

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

a girl attending school

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

a white or silvered surface where pictures can be projected for viewing

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

a quantity of money

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

plural of “sum” — a quantity of money

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

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

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

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

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

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

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

as the end result of a succession or process

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

of your own free will or design; done by choice; not forced or compelled

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

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

From this reading The class that looked forward to graduating in June was exceedingly busy.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The sums already gathered from voluntary contributions paid the bills as the work went along; but in "The Heart of a Schoolgirl" must lie the earning power to carry the work to completion.

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

From this reading THE CAT OUT OF THE BAG Those were really strenuous days indeed for Ruth Fielding and her friends at Briarwood Hall.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

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

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading With faith in her pupil's ability as a writer for the screen, Mrs. Tellingham had gone on with the work of clearing away the ruins of the burned building, and had given out contracts for the construction of the new dormitory on the site of the old one.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Had Mrs. Tellingham not made an equitable arrangement in regard to Ruth's English studies, allowing her credits on her writing, the girl of the Red Mill would never have found time for the writing of the scenario which all hoped would ultimately bring a large sum into the dormitory fund.