used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In the beginning she had had to meet much opposition in her work.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
Centerport
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From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading There was “fun” in prospect.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the beginning she had had to meet much opposition in her work.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was “fun” in prospect.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
instructornounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
come together
From this reading In the beginning she had had to meet much opposition in her work.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Case was a fine physical instructor—the best, indeed, in Centerport.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In the beginning she had had to meet much opposition in her work.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading In the beginning she had had to meet much opposition in her work.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
the possibility of future success
From this reading There was “fun” in prospect.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the beginning she had had to meet much opposition in her work.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was “fun” in prospect.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
unwontedadjective
unaccustomed or unusual
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was “fun” in prospect.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girls of Central High took hold of the regular physical exercises with renewed eagerness these days.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Although this work had always been popular with the few, now the many began to show unwonted interest.
