used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
awardingnounUS /əˈwɔːrdɪŋ/
a grant made by a law court
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
babbleverbUS /ˈbæbəl/
utter meaningless sounds, like a baby, or utter in an incoherent way
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
of short duration or distance
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
Elder's
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From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
ESSAYnounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading THE PRIZE ESSAY.
EstablishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
a man of refinement
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
IndianounUS /ˈɪndiə/
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
intimatedverbUS /ˈɪntəmeɪtɪd/
past form of “intimate” — give to understand
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
intimationnounUS /ˌɪntəˈmeɪʃən/
an indirect suggestion
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
lady-principal
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From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
immediately past
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
in the recent past
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
not any; not one
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
PRIZEnounUS /praɪz/
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading THE PRIZE ESSAY.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
resignedlyadverb
with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
RevolutionnounUS /ˌrevəˈluːʃən/
a drastic and far-reaching change in ways of thinking and behaving
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
an educational institution
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
Scott'snounUS /skɑːts/
possessive form of “scott” — award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
SelectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
term of address for a man
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
carry out
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRIZE ESSAY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
up to a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
tonguesnounUS /tʌŋz/
plural of “tongue” — a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
in the direction of
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Mrs. Elder laughingly beat a hasty retreat, and Miss Smith lay resignedly back in her chair, and waited till peace and order were restored.
at the time that
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
which person or people
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The babble of tongues that ensued after this intimation was wonderful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
produce a literary work
From this reading He had visited the school several times within the last few months, and seemed to take an interest in it; but still there was no lack of astonishment when Mrs. Elder announced one morning that her friend, Mr. Corbett, had intimated his intention of awarding a special prize to the pupil who would write the best essay on any of the three following subjects--namely, Christmas joys, a short account of the French Revolution, and a brief review of one of Sir Walter Scott's novels.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading One day, towards the close of the school, great excitement prevailed in Mrs. Elder's Select Establishment for Young Ladies, the cause being a communication made through the lady-principal to her pupils from a gentleman and relative of hers lately returned from India.
