Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

(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 When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

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

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

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From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

recognizable; marked

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

an asset of special worth or utility

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

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

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

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

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

-ing form of “memorize” — commit to memory; learn by heart

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

the force of workers available

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

and nothing more

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

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

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

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

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a composition written in metrical feet forming rhythmical lines

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

an educational institution

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

express in speech

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Peace had learned this from bitter experience and many hours in the dark closet behind the teacher's desk.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

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

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

a special situation

From this reading When Miss Peyton decided to do a certain thing, "all the king's horses and all the king's men" could not alter her decision.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

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

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

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

From this reading THE LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Peace was panic stricken.

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

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

at the time that

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Almost at the last minute Miss Peyton had changed her mind about the poem which she was to speak, and had given her instead of "The Children's Hour" which she had so carefully learned, those other lines called "Children"; and there were only five days in which to learn them.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading Memorizing poetry, particularly when she could not quite understand its meaning, was not Peace's strong forte, and it was small wonder that she was dismayed at this change of program; but it was useless to protest.