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From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
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From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
lacking funds
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
the act of departing
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
disapprovedverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvd/
past form of “disapprove” — consider bad or wrong
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
dismissalnounUS /dɪˈsmɪsəl/
a judgment disposing of the matter without a trial
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
FeteverbUS /feɪt/
have a celebration
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
Fifth-form
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From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
head-quarters
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From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
issuedverbUS /ˈɪʃuːd/
past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
the act of departing
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
lockingnounUS /ˈlɑːkɪŋ/
the act of locking something up to protect it
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
on one occasion
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
provokedadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkt/
incited, especially deliberately, to anger
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
sniffsnounUS /snɪfs/
plural of “sniff” — sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
stalkedadjectiveUS /stɔːkt/
having or growing on or from a peduncle or stalk
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
sublimelyadverb
in a lofty and exalted manner
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The girls gave her a few moments' grace to get out of earshot, then broke into a babble of conversation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The mistresses entered up the marks, put away their books, said "Good afternoon, girls!" and made their exit, leaving the building for once in the sole possession of the pupils.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The Fifth-form Fete By a general indulgence issued from head-quarters, the dismissal bell rang at 3:45 the next Friday afternoon, instead of, as usual, at four o'clock.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Which are we having first, the election or the tea?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
which person or people
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Miss Strong, indeed, who disapproved of the whole business, took the precaution of locking her desk before her departure, a proceeding which provoked indignant sniffs from the witnesses; but, sublimely indifferent to public opinion, she put the key in her pocket, and stalked from the room.
