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deficiencies - lack of something or some things needed or necessary

deceased - dead

defeated - beaten

definite - certain; clear

depot -station

determination - a definite or strong sense of purpose

determine - to find out by watching or checking

diligent - working hard and steadily; applying much effort and care

dim - not very hopeful

"directed" study - studying geared toward a particular goal (in this case, toward preparing the author for college)

directors - in this case, the people who were running the school and who were in charge of hiring the teacher

disappointed - let down

dormitory - dorm; residence hall; building in which a large number of people (usually of the same gender) live

"driving a cow" - keeping the cow going or moving

"dry" - does not allow the sale of alcoholic beverages