(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
(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 seemed to think only of the examination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading All the instructors were assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
breakfast-table
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From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
countenancesnounUS /ˈkaʊntənənsɪz/
plural of “countenance” — the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
drest
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From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading All seemed to think only of the examination.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
opinion or judgment
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
a long fixed look
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading All the instructors were assembled.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
miniaturenounUS /ˈmɪniətʃʊr/
painting or drawing included in a book (especially in illuminated medieval manuscripts)
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
not one, and not any
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
and nothing more
From this reading All seemed to think only of the examination.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
paintingsnounUS /ˈpeɪntɪŋz/
plural of “painting” — graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
pocket-handkerchiefnoun
a handkerchief that is carried in a pocket
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
processionnounUS /prəˈseʃən/
(theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
school-mates
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From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
school-room
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From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading All seemed to think only of the examination.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After being examined in several other branches, the drawings and miniature paintings were produced.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At the breakfast-table she stole inquiring glances at the countenances of her school-mates, but none of them looked particularly at _her_, and none of them averted their eyes from her gaze.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading All seemed to think only of the examination.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All seemed to think only of the examination.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the instructors were assembled.
at the time that
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
which person or people
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
wrappingnounUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
the covering (usually paper or cellophane) in which something is wrapped
From this reading When she returned to her room, she drest herself for the occasion, and wrapping her picture in her pocket-handkerchief, she joined her companions, who walked in procession to the principal school-room, according to their rank in the class.
