used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
Artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
ArtsnounUS /ɑːrts/
studies intended to provide general knowledge and intellectual skills (rather than occupational or professional skills)
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
for the reason that
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
didn't
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From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
enrolledverbUS /enˈroʊld/
inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
enrolmentnoun
the act of enrolling
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
divisible by two
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
feesnounUS /fiːz/
plural of “fee” — a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
grandeurnounUS /ɡrænˈduːr/
the quality of being magnificent or splendid or grand
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
insignificancenounUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkəns/
the quality of having little or no significance
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
lockernounUS /ˈlɑːkər/
a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
lockersnounUS /ˈlɑːkərz/
plural of “locker” — a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
not any; not one
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
paintsnounUS /peɪnts/
plural of “paint” — a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The manner of the enrolment clerk and the grandeur of the Fine Arts Building produced a feeling of insignificance in Ruth that was far from pleasant.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
rowsnounUS /roʊz/
plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
cut with a saw
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
scholarshipnounUS /ˈskɑːlərʃɪp/
financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
StudentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
at the time that
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
which person or people
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman who enrolled her in the League was as casual as a clerk in an hotel.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading No one seemed particularly interested in her work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ruth would have liked a scholarship—not because she could not easily afford the small fees at the Art Students’ League, but because a scholarship would have meant that she had unusual talent; but she didn’t get one.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading She engaged her locker for the year, and when she was led to it to put her board and paints away, and saw the rows upon rows of other lockers, she felt even smaller.
