agreedadjectiveUS /əˈɡriːd/
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
algebranounUS /ˈældʒəbrə/
the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations
From this reading I had physics, algebra, geometry, astronomy, Greek and Latin.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
astronomynounUS /əˈstrɑːnəmi/
the branch of physics that studies celestial bodies and the universe as a whole
From this reading I had physics, algebra, geometry, astronomy, Greek and Latin.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
beganverbUS /bɪˈɡæn/
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
beginverbUS /bɪˈɡɪn/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
booksnounUS /bʊks/
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
confrontedverbUS /kənˈfrʌntəd/
past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
difficultiesnounUS /ˈdɪfəkəltiz/
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
embossedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈbɔːst/
embellished with a raised pattern created by pressure or embroidery
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
fulladjectiveUS /fʊl/
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
geometrynounUS /dʒiˈɑːmətri/
the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces
From this reading I had physics, algebra, geometry, astronomy, Greek and Latin.
GilmannounUS /ˈɡɪlmən/
United States feminist (1860-1935)
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
GreeknounUS /ɡriːk/
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading I had physics, algebra, geometry, astronomy, Greek and Latin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading I had physics, algebra, geometry, astronomy, Greek and Latin.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
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 Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
neededadjectiveUS /ˈniːdəd/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
physicsnounUS /ˈfɪzɪks/
the science of matter and energy and their interactions
From this reading I had physics, algebra, geometry, astronomy, Greek and Latin.
principallyadverbUS /ˈprɪnsɪpli/
for the most part
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
secondnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
studynounUS /ˈstʌdi/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
succeedverbUS /səkˈsiːd/
attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Gilman had agreed that that year I should study mathematics principally.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
unforeseenadjectiveUS /ˌʌnfɔːrˈsiːn/
not anticipated
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, many of the books I needed had not been embossed in time for me to begin with the classes, and I lacked important apparatus for some of my studies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
weeksnounUS /wiːks/
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading But during the first few weeks I was confronted with unforeseen difficulties.
yearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading When I began my second year at the Gilman school, I was full of hope and determination to succeed.
