Chapter XVII

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

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

later than; following

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

possessive form of “allen” — United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

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

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

plural of “average” — a statistic describing the location of a distribution

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

the sacred writings of the Christian religions

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

every person

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

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

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

a song of praise (to God or to a saint or to a nation)

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

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

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

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From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

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

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

not any; not one

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

on one occasion

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

a collection of objects laid on top of each other

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

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

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

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

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

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

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

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

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

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

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

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

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Up to this time, Marjorie had never been particularly interested in the ceremony.

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

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

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

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No matter what events were to come after, this custom was never altered.

at the time that

From this reading Once in two months the students received their reports with due formality when everyone was in the assembly room.

a Caucasian

From this reading Miss Allen’s secretary carried the pile of white envelopes on to the platform; and, after the religious exercises were concluded, the Principal read the names of the girls in the order of their averages, and they came forward to receive the reports.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MARJORIE’S DISAPPOINTMENT Morning exercises at Miss Allen’s always began with the singing of a hymn, followed by reading from the Bible by one of the teachers.