used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
the two together, not just one
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
Briarcroft
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From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
ChampionnounUS /ˈtʃæmpiən/
someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
Fraeulein
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From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
a person of German nationality
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
Gipsynoun
a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
Greyfield
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From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
Hochmeyer
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From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
come together
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
used to form the superlative
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
musiciannounUS /mjuːˈzɪʃən/
someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
offendedadjectiveUS /əˈfendəd/
emotionally hurt or upset or annoyed
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
ridiculenounUS /ˈrɪdəkjuːl/
language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
an educational institution
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
susceptibilities
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From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was a most conscientious teacher and a clever musician, but so intensely German in both accent and methods that she offended the British susceptibilities of her pupils, and inspired more ridicule than respect.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
toleratedverbUS /ˈtɑːləreɪtɪd/
past form of “tolerate” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few were popular, some were tolerated, and one or two were cordially disliked.
precisely as stated
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among those who had the ill fortune to encounter strong opposition was Fraeulein Hochmeyer, the singing mistress.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
which person or people
From this reading Gipsy turns Champion EACH Form at Briarcroft had its own teacher, but in addition there were a certain number of visiting masters and mistresses who came out from Greyfield to give lessons at the school.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Poor Fraeulein meant so well, it was really very hard that her efforts did not meet with better results.
