used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
(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 The boys had been talking in knots all day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boys had been talking in knots all day.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had been talking in knots all day.
bulldogverbUS /ˈbʊldɔːɡ/
attack viciously and ferociously
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The boys had been talking in knots all day.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
emanating from God
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
apart from; not including
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
governverbUS /ˈɡʌvərn/
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The boys had been talking in knots all day.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
and nothing more
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading The boys had been talking in knots all day.
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 A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
MASTERYnounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
an educational institution
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
Small's
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From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading The boys had been talking in knots all day.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading A STRUGGLE FOR THE MASTERY The school had closed on Monday evening as usual.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
which person or people
From this reading A teacher who has lost moral support at home, can not long govern a school.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Ralph had effectually lost his popularity in the district, and the worst of it was that he could not divine from just what quarter the ill wind came, except that he felt sure of Small's agency in it somewhere.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Nothing but the bulldog in the slender, resolute young master had kept down the rising storm.
