used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
AdvertisementnounUS /ædˈvɜːrtəzmənt/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
(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 girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
censusnounUS /ˈsensəs/
a periodic count of the population
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
championnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
CompetitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
approval
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
Cyprian's
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From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
debarred
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From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
docketed
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From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
emphaticallyadverbUS /emˈfætɪkli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
encouragedadjectiveUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒd/
inspired with confidence
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
inspiredadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪərd/
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
joiningnounUS /ˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
KittynounUS /ˈkɪti/
the combined stakes of the betters
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
Mildred
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From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
musicaladjectiveUS /ˈmjuːzɪkəl/
characterized by or capable of producing music
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
not any; not one
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
participate in games or sport
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
practisedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktɪst/
skillful after much practice
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
an educational institution
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
societiesnounUS /səˈsaɪətiz/
plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
St
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From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
in or at that place or location
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
violinnounUS /vaɪəˈlɪn/
bowed stringed instrument that is the highest member of the violin family; this instrument has four strings and a hollow body and an unfretted fingerboard and is played with a bow
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
votaries
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From this reading Kitty Fletcher was in hard training, and had inspired a select number of suitable votaries with a like enthusiasm.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An Advertisement Competition Though the general census at St. Cyprian's had docketed Mildred emphatically as "musical", she was not on that account entirely debarred from joining other societies.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the girls were strongly encouraged to play games, so she practised tennis in the dinner hour, and took her turn with the rank and file at cricket.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
in the company of; together with
From this reading True, she was expected to concentrate her energies on her violin, and win credit with it for the school, but so long as she did not claim a leading part in any of the alliance contests, there was no objection to her being an ordinary member.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading She had not the essential characteristics of a champion--her physique was not vigorous enough, and she lacked perseverance--but the exercise was good for her, and as the term wore on she began to exhibit improvement.
