1895
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From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
(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 Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE DEATH ANGEL.
appreciateverbUS /əˈpriːʃieɪt/
recognize with gratitude; be grateful for
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
auxiliaries
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From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE DEATH ANGEL.
definitionsnounUS /ˌdefəˈnɪʃənz/
plural of “definition” — a concise explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase or symbol
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
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From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
existingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪstɪŋ/
presently existing
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE DEATH ANGEL.
many times at short intervals
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
prosenounUS /proʊz/
ordinary writing as distinguished from verse
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
REAPINGverbUS /ˈriːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “reap” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE DEATH ANGEL.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
sciencesnounUS /ˈsaɪənsəz/
plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
in the near future
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
subdivisionsnounUS /ˈsʌbdɪvɪʒənz/
plural of “subdivision” — an area composed of subdivided lots
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
systematicallyadverbUS /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪkli/
in a systematic or consistent manner
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REAPING OF THE DEATH ANGEL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Thanks to their efforts, I held the key to all of the sciences, history and literature, prose and poetry!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
in the direction of
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
Vassar
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From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
precisely as stated
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Towards the close of the summer of 1895, my father placed me in the preparatory department of Vassar College, where I made rapid progress.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading I began to appreciate the superior wisdom of the methods of teaching which my parents had so systematically carried out for my improvement.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
the words that are spoken
From this reading All of their principal words or terms with their definitions, were familiar friends to me; while all new facts regarding their various subdivisions, auxiliaries, etc., and the relations existing between them as such, were matters of absorbing interest to me; so much so, that I soon became master of the subject I was studying, very often proving a puzzling surprise to my teachers.
