used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
how long something has existed
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
AlliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
candidatesnounUS /ˈkændədeɪts/
plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
classicaladjectiveUS /ˈklæsɪkəl/
of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
classicsnounUS /ˈklæsɪks/
study of the literary works of ancient Greece and Rome
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
collegiateadjectiveUS /kəˈliːdʒɪt/
of or resembling or typical of a college or college students
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
carefully weighed
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
Cyprian's
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From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
day-schools
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From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
establishmentsnounUS /eˈstæblɪʃmənts/
plural of “establishment” — the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
a young female
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
of great significance or value
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
and nothing more
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
Kirkton
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From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
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 St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
matriculationnoun
admission to a group (especially a college or university)
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
absolutely essential
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
not any; not one
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
not one, and not any
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
scholarshipsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪps/
plural of “scholarship” — financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
an educational institution
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
specializedadjectiveUS /ˈspeʃəlaɪzd/
developed or designed for a special activity or function
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
St
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From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
in or at that place or location
From this reading St. Cyprian's specialized in music, and just as at many large educational establishments there is a classical and a modern side, its course of study was arranged for "collegiate" and "musical".
thoroughly-well-deserved
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From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
uniqueadjectiveUS /juːˈniːk/
radically distinctive and without equal
From this reading Though in numbers it was much smaller than the High School, it possessed a unique and thoroughly-well-deserved reputation of its own.
UniversitynounUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəti/
the body of faculty and students at a university
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading St. Cyprian's College Among the six day-schools which were to form the "Alliance" none was more important in the city of Kirkton than St. Cyprian's College.
which person or people
From this reading Those who looked forward to a University degree, or any career in which public examinations must play an important part, were placed on the "Collegiate" side, and trained accordingly in the necessary classics, mathematics and physics, which would fit them for matriculation, or as candidates for certain scholarships.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
a late time of life
From this reading No girl was received under twelve years of age, by which time, it was considered, her natural bent ought to have declared itself, and her parents could determine which branch would suit her best.
