used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
Ahlberg
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From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
attachingverbUS /əˈtætʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “attach” — cause to be attached
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Keith was eager to learn, and learning came easy to him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
characterizedverbUS /ˈkerəktəraɪzd/
past form of “characterize” — describe or portray the character or the qualities or peculiarities of
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Keith was eager to learn, and learning came easy to him.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Keith was eager to learn, and learning came easy to him.
divisible by two
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
Keith
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From this reading Keith was eager to learn, and learning came easy to him.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
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 In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Keith was eager to learn, and learning came easy to him.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Keith was eager to learn, and learning came easy to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
MissesnounUS /ˈmɪsəz/
plural of “miss” — a young female
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
not any; not one
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
overflowedverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈfloʊd/
past form of “overflow” — flow or run over (a limit or brim)
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
peacefuladjectiveUS /ˈpiːsfəl/
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
plugverbUS /plʌɡ/
fill or close tightly with or as if with a plug
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
on the contrary
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
reignverbUS /reɪn/
have sovereign power
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
an educational institution
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
teachingnounUS /ˈtiːtʃɪŋ/
the profession of a teacher
From this reading As a rule, the atmosphere was peaceful and kindly, and the teaching was rather good.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
timiditynounUS /təˈmɪdəti/
fear of the unknown or unfamiliar or fear of making decisions
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
vitalitynounUS /vaɪˈtæləti/
an energetic style
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In spite of the vitality with which he overflowed, there was a certain timidity attaching to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading VII It would be wrong to conclude that the little school of the Misses Ahlberg was characterized by any reign of terror.
a late time of life
From this reading In those early days, of course, there was no studying to be done at home, but even in later years he never knew what it was to "plug."
