Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

(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 It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

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

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

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

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

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

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

(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 It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

a youthful male person

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

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

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

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

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

the yard associated with a church

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

the property of being very small in size

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

plural of “earner” — someone who earn wages in return for their labor

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

easy and not involved or complicated

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

tendency to associate with only a select group

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

plural of “grade” — a body of students who are taught together

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

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

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

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

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

plural of “institution” — an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

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From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

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From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

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From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

not any; not one

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

the immediate descendants of a person

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

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

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

and nothing more

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

plural of “patriarch” — title for the heads of the Eastern Orthodox Churches (in Istanbul and Alexandria and Moscow and Jerusalem)

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

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

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

an educational institution

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

of superior grade

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

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From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

past form of “supplement” — add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

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

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

in or at that place or location

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

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

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

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

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

the topmost one of two

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

often used as intensifiers

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

a mental position from which things are viewed

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

something that remunerates

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

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

From this reading I The new school was located in another part of the South End, separated only by the churchyard from the old church of St. Mary Magdalene.

(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 No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

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

From this reading Its official title was St. Mary's Elementary School and it had only five grades or classes, as they were called, being supplemented by a "gymnasium," from which the pupils passed on to the university.

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

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

which person or people

From this reading It was a school for the offspring of the "better classes" and good enough for all but the most select who must needs turn to certain private institutions of still greater exclusiveness for instruction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was a state institution demanding an entrance fee, which, although quite reasonable, yet sufficed to keep out the children of mere wage earners.

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

From this reading No boy was admitted under nine, but there seemed to be no limit at the other end, for at the time of Keith's entrance the upper grades still held a few youngsters with well developed moustaches who, from the viewpoint of Keith's own peach-skinned diminutiveness, looked like veritable patriarchs.