adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
BallnounUS /bɔːl/
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
charitynounUS /ˈtʃerɪti/
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
Cheslow
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From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
childnounUS /tʃaɪld/
a young person of either sex
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
classnounUS /klæs/
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
Cramp's
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From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
endnounUS /end/
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
enemiesnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
enterverbUS /ˈentər/
to come or go into
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
failedverbUS /feɪld/
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
fairer-minded
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From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
fallverbUS /fɔːl/
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
fallenadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːlən/
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
gladadjectiveUS /ɡlæd/
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
gradenounUS /ɡreɪd/
a body of students who are taught together
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
graduatingverbUS /ˈɡrædʒəweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
HighadjectiveUS /haɪ/
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
Julia
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
kindadjectiveUS /kaɪnd/
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
linenounUS /laɪn/
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
managedverbUS /ˈmænədʒd/
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
membersnounUS /ˈmembərz/
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
MERCYnounUS /ˈmɜːrsi/
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
MillverbUS /mɪl/
move about in a confused manner
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
MissverbUS /mɪs/
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
NeverthelessadverbUS /ˌnevərðəˈles/
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
numberedverbUS /ˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “number” — add up in number or quantity
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
orconjunctionUS /ɔːr/
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
ownverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
partnounUS /pɑːrt/
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
pleaseverbUS /pliːz/
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
possibleadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːsəbəl/
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
probablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːbəbliː/
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
proposedverbUS /prəˈpoʊzd/
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
RednounUS /red/
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
regularadjectiveUS /ˈreɡjələr/
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
RosanounUS /ˈroʊzə/
large genus of erect or climbing prickly shrubs including roses
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
RuthnounUS /ruːθ/
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
Semple
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From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
successfuladjectiveUS /səkˈsesfəl/
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
summernounUS /ˈsʌmər/
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
unconsideredadjective
without proper consideration or reflection
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
upperadjectiveUS /ˈʌpər/
the topmost one of two
From this reading Not that she had fallen behind in her studies, or failed to please her kind instructor; but among the pupils of the upper grade she was all but unconsidered.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MERCY Ruth felt that she was not very successful at Miss Cramp's school.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading There was probably no girl in the graduating class, from Julia Semple and Rosa Ball, down the line, who was not glad that the girl from the Red Mill--a charity child!--was not numbered in the regular class and had no part in the graduating exercises.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
wonnounUS /wʌn/
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading Perhaps, had time been given her, Ruth might have won her way with some of the fairer-minded girls; but in the few short weeks she had been in the district she had only managed to make enemies among the members of her own class.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Nevertheless, Ruth proposed, if it were possible, to enter the Cheslow High School in the fall, and to that end she was determined to work at her books--with Miss Cramp's help--all summer.
