additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading In addition, each day there were what were called the "leisure hours."
admirableadjectiveUS /ˈædmərəbəl/
deserving of the highest esteem or admiration
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
(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 School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
Aylmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In addition, each day there were what were called the "leisure hours."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In addition, each day there were what were called the "leisure hours."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading These were from five to seven o'clock each evening.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading These were from five to seven o'clock each evening.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
forenounUS /fɔːr/
front part of a vessel or aircraft
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading These were from five to seven o'clock each evening.
a young female
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE LEISURE HOURS.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
invigoratingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪɡəreɪtɪŋ/
imparting strength and vitality
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
LEISUREnounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading THE LEISURE HOURS.
used to form the superlative
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading These were from five to seven o'clock each evening.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
participate in games or sport
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
School-life
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading These were from five to seven o'clock each evening.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LEISURE HOURS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These were from five to seven o'clock each evening.
time-table
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading School-life began in real earnest, and school-life at Aylmer House was so stimulating, so earnest, so invigorating, that all that was best in each girl was brought to the fore.
(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 There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In addition, each day there were what were called the "leisure hours."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In addition, each day there were what were called the "leisure hours."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There was an admirable time-table, which allowed the girls periods for play as well as the most suitable hours for work.
