used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
Abbott
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From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
(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 All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
CLARKnounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The day had come.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
DedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
one or the other of two
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
enforcedadjectiveUS /enˈfɔːrst/
forced or compelled or put in force
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
apart from; not including
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
farewellsnounUS /ˌferˈwelz/
plural of “farewell” — an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
brought together in one place
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
graduationnounUS /ˌɡrædʒuːˈeɪʃən/
the successful completion of a program of study
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The day had come.
HAVENnounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
immediately past
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
neighbornounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
and nothing more
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
precededverbUS /prɪˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “precede” — be earlier in time; go back further
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
recitation-rooms
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
witty remark
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
an educational institution
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
school-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
sermonnounUS /ˈsɜːrmən/
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
with low volume
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were neither examinations nor graduation exercises at the Coventry Institute.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading All the smaller recitation-rooms were empty and the girls were gathered into the large school-room occupying their own seats, but each whispering softly to her neighbor, for rules were not strictly enforced on either the opening or closing days of school.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The only ceremony peculiar to the last day of school, except the farewells, was a little sermon from Mrs. Abbott, the principal, preceded by reading the average of reports for the year.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AS AN EVIDENCE OF MY WARM REGARD FOR HER, I Dedicate THIS LITTLE STORY OF SCHOOL LIFE TO MY YOUNG FRIEND, MISS SALLY T. CLARK, OF NEW HAVEN.
