adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
absenteesnounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiːz/
plural of “absentee” — one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
alwaysadverbUS /ˈɔːlweɪz/
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
apparentadjectiveUS /əˈperənt/
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
appearverbUS /əˈpɪr/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
bandnounUS /bænd/
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
Benet'snounUS /ˈbenəts/
possessive form of “benet” — United States poet; brother of William Rose Benet (1898-1943)
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
BreakfastverbUS /ˈbrekfəst/
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
broadadjectiveUS /brɔːd/
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
coffeenounUS /ˈkɑːfi/
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
coldadjectiveUS /koʊld/
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
COLLEGEnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒ/
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
colorsnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
donsnounUS /dɑːnz/
plural of “don” — a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
dressing-bell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
eightadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
expectedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspektəd/
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
followedverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊd/
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
followsverbUS /ˈfɑːloʊz/
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
good-fellowship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
greennounUS /ɡriːn/
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
hallsnounUS /hɔːlz/
plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
helpedverbUS /helpt/
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
immediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
LIFEnounUS /laɪf/
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
meatsnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meat” — the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
narrowverbUS /ˈneroʊ/
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
NothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
placedadjectiveUS /pleɪst/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
pleasedadjectiveUS /pliːzd/
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
prayersnounUS /prerz/
plural of “prayer” — the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
regardedverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪd/
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
reproofs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
rulenounUS /ruːl/
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
rungnounUS /rʌŋ/
a crosspiece between the legs of a chair
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
sailor-hats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
sevennounUS /ˈsevən/
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
side-tables
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
simplyadverbUS /ˈsɪmpli/
and nothing more
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
teanounUS /tiː/
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
themselvespronounUS /ðemˈselvz/
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
threenounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
trimmedadjectiveUS /trɪmd/
made neat and tidy by trimming
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
utteredadjectiveUS /ˈʌtərd/
communicated in words
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COLLEGE LIFE The routine of life at St. Benet’s was something as follows:
wentverbUS /went/
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dressing-bell was rung at seven, and all the students were expected to meet in the chapel for prayers at eight.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Breakfast immediately followed chapel; tea and coffee and different cold meats were placed on the side-tables, and the girls helped themselves to what they pleased.
white-straw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
wishesnounUS /ˈwɪʃɪz/
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading Nothing was said if they did not appear; no reproofs were uttered and no inquiries made; but the good-fellowship between the students and the dons was so apparent in the three halls that known wishes were always regarded, and, as a rule, there were few absentees.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The girls went to chapel in their white-straw sailor-hats, simply trimmed with a broad band of ribbon of the college colors, green with a narrow stripe of gold.
