James Harris Atkinson

accordingly - in agreement with

additional - extra

adjustment - the act of becoming used to or comfortable with a situation

afternoon - the hours in the day after 12:00 p.m. (noon) and before evening

ailment - an illness; sickness

"alive and enthusiastic" - active and full of a strong feeling of excitement and interest about something

alumnus - former student; someone who has attended and/or graduated from a college or university

"an experienced teacher" - someone who has taught before

"an opportunity for better schooling for me offered itself" - a chance for the author to attend a better school became available

anxious - wanting very much; eager

appearance - the way a person looks; outward look

applicants - people who make a request for something, such as a job

appreciate - to understand the value or importance of something

arrangement - living situation

arranging - planning

arithmetic - math

arousing - causing action or strong feeling; exciting; stirring; awakening

assignment - homework or projects to be completed outside of class

associates - friends, companions, or partners

association - interaction

assure - to state positively; to make certain or sure

attempt - to make an effort; try

attendance - the act of being present

attended - gone to

attorney - lawyer

authoritative - worthy of belief; reliable; showing authority

automobile - car or truck; vehicle with a motor in it

"a wonder" - amazing; surprising