Chapter XVII

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

(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 Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

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

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

the craft of binding books

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

the craft of a carpenter: making things out of wood

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

a very fine-grained soil that is plastic when moist but hard when fired

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

the act of closing something

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

approval

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

the specified day of the month

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

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

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

the act of exhibiting

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

plural of “exhibit” — an object or statement produced before a court of law and referred to while giving evidence

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

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

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

framework consisting of an ornamental design made of strips of wood or metal

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

a short vacation about halfway through a school term

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

a work produced by hand labor

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

plural of “handicraft” — a work produced by hand labor

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

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

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

Old World vine with lobed evergreen leaves and black berrylike fruits

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

a town on the Hudson River in New York

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

a preliminary sculpture in wax or clay from which a finished work can be copied

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

and nothing more

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

the act of taking and printing photographs

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

with low volume

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

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

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

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

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

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

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

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

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Naturally St. Cyprian's did not hold classes of instruction for all these branches, but some of the girls took private lessons at home, or tried experiments on their own account.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

a collection containing a variety of sorts of things

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

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

From this reading The date fixed for the Alliance Exhibition of Arts and Handicrafts was drawing near, and it behoved St. Cyprian's delegates to be making preparations for the event.

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

From this reading The Alliance Exhibition Half-term had come and gone, and November days were closing in fast.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

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From this reading A wide choice had been given, for the "show" was to include not only drawings and paintings, but clay modelling, fretwork, carpentry, repousse brasswork, stencilling, bookbinding, basket-making, embroidery, illuminating, bent iron-work, wood-carving, poker-work, photography, sweet-making, cookery, and in fact every variety of handicraft that might be submitted.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Freda Kingston and Ivy Linthwaite had not let the grass grow under their feet, and since the re-opening in September had been quietly arranging what exhibits were most likely to do credit to the College, and setting apart certain girls to work at them.