Chapter VII

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

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

the state of being absent

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

any specific behavior

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

how long something has existed

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

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

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

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

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

to gain with effort

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

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

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

plural of “cruelty” — a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

run away quickly

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

lasting for a markedly brief time

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

ranking above all others

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

set up or found

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

arranged in a sequence of grades or ranks

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

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

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

possessive form of “jason” — (Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

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

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

plural of “mouse” — any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

an educational institution

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

watch and direct

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

distinguish oneself

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.

an Apocryphal book consisting of text added to the Book of Daniel

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In his absence, she found it possible to attain higher marks than Susanna or the most ambitious of the boys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

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

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

a special situation

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

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

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

an obvious truth

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

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

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

annual or biennial grass having erect flower spikes and light brown grains

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

at the time that

From this reading When Mahala became convinced that it might be best for Jason’s self-respect and for his chances in life not to attempt further attendance in a school subjected to the cruelties of Martin Moreland, she undertook, in her own way, to superintend his education.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

during the time that

From this reading “FIELD MICE AMONG THE WHEAT” It is a truism that time is fleeting, while never does it flee on such rapid feet as during school days.

which person or people

From this reading The thing that Mahala never realized was, that whether her work was the best in her class or not, so long as her father was on the board it was so graded by a line of teachers who were accustomed to seeing her in the lead in every other activity among the children of her own age in Ashwater.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading While in her classes, Jason easily had stood foremost; it had not been in her power to surpass the grade of the work that he did.