used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
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the part of the day between noon and evening
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plural of “age” — how long something has existed
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(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
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amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
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apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
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arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
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past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
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in or near a particular place or position
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
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beliefsnounUS /bɪˈliːfs/
plural of “belief” — any cognitive content held as true
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past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
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in the space, time, or range separating two things
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Bound written or printed works.
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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eat an early morning meal
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obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
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showing who or what does the action
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chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
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comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
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comprehensionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhenʃən/
an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)
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without variation or change, in every case
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
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criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
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recognizable; marked
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derisionnounUS /dərˈɪʒən/
contemptuous laughter
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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
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the state of being unsure of something
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being or moving lower in position or less in some value
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put up with something or somebody unpleasant
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(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
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divisible by two
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
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experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
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communicated in words
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feastsnounUS /fiːsts/
plural of “feast” — a ceremonial dinner party for many people
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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grant freedom to; free from confinement
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gatheringsnounUS /ˈɡæðərɪŋz/
plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place
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plural of “girl” — a young female
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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plural of “habit” — an established custom
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
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greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
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historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
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where you live at a particular time
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a period of time assigned for work
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on condition that; in the event that
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illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
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incontrovertibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːntroʊˈvɜːrtɪbəl/
impossible to deny or disprove
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independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
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a message received and understood
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intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
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leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
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a unit of instruction
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lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
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a characteristic state or mode of living
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limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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for more time
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produced by a manufacturing process
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materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
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a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
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microscopesnounUS /ˈmaɪkrəskoʊps/
plural of “microscope” — magnifier of the image of small objects
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used to form the superlative
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narrations
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in such a manner as could not be otherwise
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not any; not one
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
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overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
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approval to do something
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physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
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plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
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any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
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pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
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challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
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inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
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an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
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an educational institution
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an elevated geological formation
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unique or specific to a person or thing or category
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a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
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not in physical motion
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(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
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plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
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superioritynounUS /ˌsuːpɪriˈɔːrɪti/
the quality of being superior
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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in or at that place or location
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used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
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from one end or side of something to the other
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ON THE STEPS This union of the leaders among the girls, this real desire for knowledge and independent thought, even if it had to endure criticism and even a little derision, was still an incontrovertible proof that the school was now on the high road to success.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Even if there were derision expressed in the town, there could be no doubt that every one was struck by the decided, and above all intelligent, comprehension which the superiority of the apparatus, experiments, and method aroused in the scholars on subjects which every one understood, and which belonged to the most special needs of life.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading This made the lesson hours happy; the great gatherings for "breakfast" at twelve o'clock were feasts, and the pupils ran down the slope in the afternoon without books, unburdened by lessons--free, free, free!
unburdenedadjectiveUS /ənˈbɜːrdənd/
not burdened with difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading This made the lesson hours happy; the great gatherings for "breakfast" at twelve o'clock were feasts, and the pupils ran down the slope in the afternoon without books, unburdened by lessons--free, free, free!
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Even if there were derision expressed in the town, there could be no doubt that every one was struck by the decided, and above all intelligent, comprehension which the superiority of the apparatus, experiments, and method aroused in the scholars on subjects which every one understood, and which belonged to the most special needs of life.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading ON THE STEPS This union of the leaders among the girls, this real desire for knowledge and independent thought, even if it had to endure criticism and even a little derision, was still an incontrovertible proof that the school was now on the high road to success.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON THE STEPS This union of the leaders among the girls, this real desire for knowledge and independent thought, even if it had to endure criticism and even a little derision, was still an incontrovertible proof that the school was now on the high road to success.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even if there were derision expressed in the town, there could be no doubt that every one was struck by the decided, and above all intelligent, comprehension which the superiority of the apparatus, experiments, and method aroused in the scholars on subjects which every one understood, and which belonged to the most special needs of life.
at the time that
From this reading There was no longer any comparison between girls and boys when energy and information were in question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even if there were derision expressed in the town, there could be no doubt that every one was struck by the decided, and above all intelligent, comprehension which the superiority of the apparatus, experiments, and method aroused in the scholars on subjects which every one understood, and which belonged to the most special needs of life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At home the girls overflowed with narrations and desire for information, and constantly asked permission to buy materials for experiments in chemistry and physics, microscopes, and historical pictures which illustrated beliefs and habits of life through all ages.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This made the lesson hours happy; the great gatherings for "breakfast" at twelve o'clock were feasts, and the pupils ran down the slope in the afternoon without books, unburdened by lessons--free, free, free!
