Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

every second one of a series

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

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

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

possessive form of “aunt” — the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

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

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

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From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

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From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

carefully weighed

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

a Spanish courtesy title or form of address for a woman

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

past form of “enact” — order by virtue of superior authority; decree

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

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From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

occurring every two weeks

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

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

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

a day on which half is free from work or duty

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

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

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

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

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

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From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

United States rock singer (1943-1971)

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

plural of “outing” — a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

an educational institution

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

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

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

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

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Exeats Marjorie and Dona possessed one immense advantage in their choice of a school.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

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

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

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From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

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

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

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

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

at the time that

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

in or at the place that

From this reading The rules were strict at Brackenfield, and enacted that the girls must be escorted from school to their destination and sent back under proper chaperonage, but during the hours spent at their aunt's they were considered to be under her charge and might go where she allowed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Wednesday was the most general day for exeats; it was the leisurely half-holiday of the week, when the girls might carry out their own little plans, Saturday afternoons being reserved for hockey practice and matches, at which all were expected to attend.

a Caucasian

From this reading To the sisters these fortnightly outings marked the term with white stones.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Their aunt, Mrs. Trafford, lived within a mile of Brackenfield, and had arranged with Mrs. Morrison that the two girls should spend every alternate Wednesday afternoon at her house.