Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

a quantity of money

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

(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 They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

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

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

not carefully or expertly made

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

plural of “elder” — a person who is older than you are

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

set up or found

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

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

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

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

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

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

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

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

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

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 During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

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

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

go across or through

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

religious residence in a monastery governed by a prior or a convent governed by a prioress

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

exhibiting restraint imposed on the self

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

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

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

in the near future

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

not in physical motion

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

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

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

a source of difficulty

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

not having form or shape

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

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

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

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

From this reading They were too old to be treated as children, and had already begun to set up standards of their own; indeed, they thought they knew most things a little better than their elders.

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

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Playing with Fire The Fourth Class, including the members of both upper and lower divisions, was by far the largest at The Priory, and, in the opinion of Miss Lincoln, the most unruly and difficult to manage.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.

a late time of life

From this reading During her many years of teaching, she had always found that girls between fourteen and sixteen gave more than the usual amount of trouble.

but in spite of that

From this reading They were impatient of discipline, yet their ideas were still crude and unformed, and they had not the judgment nor self-restraint which might be counted upon in the higher forms.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a phase of character which she knew would soon pass, but it required judicious treatment, and she felt that a mistress needed to be both kind and firm to exercise the right influence at such a crisis in the young lives under her charge.