used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
elementaryadjectiveUS /ˌeləˈmentri/
easy and not involved or complicated
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
foreign-trained
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From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
the force of workers available
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
absolutely essential
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
organizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
patheticadjectiveUS /pəˈθetɪk/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In most towns a "teachers' discussion class" has been organized.
hard to endure
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These classes were established by the initiative of the teachers themselves, in order that they might acquire the knowledge necessary for elementary instruction in the new branches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading The zeal of the older teachers in trying to catch up with the foreign-trained men is at times almost pathetic.
