Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

(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 The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

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

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

for the most part

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

divisible by two

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

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From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

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

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

moving slowly and gently

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

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

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

unusual or striking

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

except for; apart from

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

an educational institution

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

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

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

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

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

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

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The schoolroom of Number Nine, Union School, was much like all other schoolrooms, save in two essential particulars.

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

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

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

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Both characteristics were so well developed that the hours they spent in the schoolroom were chiefly devoted to exploits of a most unscholastic nature.

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

From this reading Isabel and Phebe, however, were never remarkable for their zeal.

at the time that

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading In fact, their teachers had never been able to decide whether they were more bright or more lazy.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading It was at that hour of the afternoon when even the most industrious of grammar-school pupils feels his zeal for learning grow less with every tick of the clock.