Chapter XII

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

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

later than; following

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

(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 FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

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

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

United States author who was an outspoken critic of racism (1924-1987)

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

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

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the two together, not just one

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

being one more than seven

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

by electricity

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

set up or found

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

plural of “gong” — a percussion instrument consisting of a metal plate that is struck with a softheaded drumstick

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

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

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

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

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

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

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

a native or inhabitant of Japan

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

unhurried and relaxed

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

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

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

according to the clock

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

recurring again and again

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

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From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

an educational institution

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

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

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

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

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

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

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

three of four equal parts

From this reading Breakfast was at eight; prayers three-quarters of an hour later.

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

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

the upper part of anything

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

up to a particular time

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.

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

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

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

From this reading They were mellow bells and pleasant to hear--and Beth did not mind rising at seven o’clock.

a means of flight or ascent

From this reading FINDING HER PLACE In each corridor was a set of the Japanese gongs, and Beth Baldwin lay awake the next morning and listened to the electrically rung bells beginning at the top of the great house and in both wings, and repeated all down the line.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After this general gathering in the general hall, Beth found her way to the office, and to her first interview with the principal of Rivercliff.

but in spite of that

From this reading Although lessons did not begin until Monday, and not more than half the girls had yet arrived, the discipline of the school began on this Saturday morning.