among |
in the group or class of. [1/5 definitions] |
aristocracy |
a class of people who have a high social position because of the family they are born into. Members of the aristocracy are usually richer and have more privileges than other members of society. [1/2 definitions] |
article |
the words "a," "an," and "the." These are used before nouns to express whether the noun is a specific example of something ("the chair") or whether the noun is just one of a class of things ("a chair," "an apple"). [1/4 definitions] |
break |
When you stop what you are doing to do something else, you take a break. In school, you take a break from your class work to go outside or to eat your lunch. [1/9 definitions] |
call on |
When a teacher calls on a student in class, they ask the student to give an answer, or they give the student permission to speak. If a student raises their hand in class, it is usually a signal for the teacher to call on them. [1/2 definitions] |
category |
a particular section of a main group; class. |
class |
a group of people or things that are similar in certain ways. [5/8 definitions] |
classic |
typical of a class or category; serving as an example against which others are judged. [1/4 definitions] |
classmate |
a person in the same class as another at a college or school. |
coach |
a section of seats on an airplane or train. Tickets for this section are less expensive than first class. [1/6 definitions] |
common noun |
a noun that indicates a class of things or a general member of a class of things, people, or places. Common nouns usually have articles. (Compare with "proper noun.") |
corporal2 |
an officer in the U.S. Army, Air Force, or Marine Corps who is ranked below sergeant and above private first class. |
each |
"Each" means "every one of two or more things." If each child brings something to show the class, then every one of the children brings something to show. [1/3 definitions] |
everybody |
Everybody means every person. If everybody in your class likes music, then all the people in the class like it. |
field trip |
a trip away from class by a group of students to learn or gain experience. |
flashcard |
A flash card is one of a set of cards with words, numbers, or pictures on them. Each card gives a problem to be solved or requires a learner to remember certain information. The answer appears on the opposite side of the card. Each card is shown just for a moment in front of a student or class to get them to respond quickly. The cards are usually used to review information that has been studied before. |
front |
When you go to a store, you usually enter the front of the store. It is the part that is most forward. At school, your teacher usually stands at the front of the class. [1/6 definitions] |
gym |
"Gym" also means "physical education," or "P.E." A class in P.E. teaches students how to exercise and play sports. [1/3 definitions] |
include |
to put in a group or class. [1/2 definitions] |
intellectual |
a person of great intellect, often considered to be one of a group or class of such people. [1/3 definitions] |
junior |
of the class above sophomore and below senior in U.S. colleges and high schools; third year. [1/5 definitions] |