in the past
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I try to," said Jim, "and I believe I do."
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
b'lieve
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From this reading "Well," said Mr. Hofmyer, "that's the kind of education I b'lieve in.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I try to," said Jim, "and I believe I do."
convincingadjectiveUS /kənˈvɪnsɪŋ/
causing one to believe the truth of something
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "Well," said Mr. Hofmyer, "that's the kind of education I b'lieve in.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
Hofmyer
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From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I try to," said Jim, "and I believe I do."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
Jim
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From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
JIM'S
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From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
kep
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From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
a form of address for a man
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
Pennsylvany
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From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I try to," said Jim, "and I believe I do."
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
an educational institution
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
that's
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From this reading "Well," said Mr. Hofmyer, "that's the kind of education I b'lieve in.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "I try to," said Jim, "and I believe I do."
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
(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 "Well," said Mr. Hofmyer, "that's the kind of education I b'lieve in.
WIDENSverbUS /ˈwaɪdənz/
third-person singular of “widen” — become broader or wider or more extensive
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
in the company of; together with
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading JIM'S WORLD WIDENS Mr. Hofmyer was waiting to give Jim the final convincing proof that he had produced an effect with his speech.
a late time of life
From this reading I kep' school back in Pennsylvany fifty years ago, and I made the scholars measure things, and weigh things, and apply their studies as fur as I could."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you teach the kind of school you lay out in your talk?" he asked.
