an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
(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 All youth is not ungainly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
blackboardnounUS /ˈblækbɔːrd/
sheet of slate; for writing with chalk
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
createsverbUS /kriˈeɪts/
third-person singular of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
easternadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərn/
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
Hamlin
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From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
invisibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪzəbəl/
impossible or nearly impossible to see; imperceptible by the eye
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All youth is not ungainly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
and nothing more
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
negativeadjectiveUS /ˈneɡətɪv/
characterized by or displaying negation or denial or opposition or resistance; having no positive features
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
not any; not one
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
the middle of the day
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All youth is not ungainly.
occupiesverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪz/
third-person singular of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
REBELLIONnounUS /rɪˈbeljən/
refusal to accept some authority or code or convention
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
schoolhousenounUS /ˈskuːlhaʊs/
a building where young people receive education
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
squatsnounUS /skwɑːts/
plural of “squat” — exercising by repeatedly assuming a crouching position with the knees bent; strengthens the leg muscles
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading REBELLION Accident or design had placed the schoolhouse at the eastern edge of town.
ungainlyadjectiveUS /ənˈɡeɪnli/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
unheraldedadjectiveUS /ənˈherəldɪd/
without warning or announcement
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
unsungadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌŋ/
not famous or acclaimed
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
in or at the place that
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The invisible power which creates the schoolhouse seemingly takes no account of time or place.
which person or people
From this reading Ruth Hamlin was considering the negative proposition as she stood on the little platform in front of the blackboard just before noon, calmly scrutinizing the faces of the score of pupils who composed her "class."
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It comes, unheralded, unsung, and squats in the place where the invisible power has placed it, and instantly becomes as indispensable as the ungainly youth that occupies it.
