used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
(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 Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
BeatricenounUS /ˈbiːətrəs/
the woman who guided Dante through Paradise in the Divine Comedy
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
Clintonian
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From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
true confidential information
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
disappearingnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrɪŋ/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
filedverbUS /faɪld/
past form of “file” — record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
Grovebury
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From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
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 An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
Ingred
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From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
immediately past
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
needn't
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From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
go across or through
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
a full supply
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
one of four equal parts
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
schoolfellows
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
create by training and teaching
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
UnpleasantadjectiveUS /ənˈplezənt/
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading An Unpleasant Experience The girls filed out from the hockey ground as speedily as possible.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
VeritynounUS /ˈverəti/
conformity to reality or actuality
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was a train due from Grovebury in about a quarter of an hour.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
we've
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From this reading "We needn't run after them--I believe we've plenty of time," said Verity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They walked to the station in groups, discussing details of the match as they went.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
at the time that
From this reading Ingred, Beatrice, and Verity happened to be blocked at the exit by the Clintonian team, and were obliged to wait some minutes before they could pass, and when at last they were through the gate, all their own schoolfellows were disappearing up the road.
