used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
in actual fact
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
confined by bonds
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
DRILLverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading THE FIRE DRILL.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
eloquentadjectiveUS /ˈeləkwənt/
expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRE DRILL.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
GreshamnounUS /ˈɡreʃəm/
English financier (1519-1579)
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
imposedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpoʊzd/
set forth authoritatively as obligatory
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
and nothing more
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
laxadjectiveUS /læks/
lacking in rigor or strictness
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
march in a procession
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
messesnounUS /ˈmesɪz/
plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
not any; not one
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
philosophicaladjectiveUS /ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl/
of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
Plympton
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From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
releaseverbUS /riˈliːs/
release, as from one's grip
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
in or at or to some place
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
stringentadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪndʒənt/
demanding strict attention to rules and procedures
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRE DRILL.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The philosophical among us could look forward to the first of June and release from the stringent rules that bound us.
precisely as stated
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
in or at the place that
From this reading A groan from somewhere in chapel, no one knew just where, was the eloquent response to this statement.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We had actually passed January and February and plunged into the middle of March without getting into any very bad messes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "Young ladies," said Miss Plympton one morning in March, "I fear that in a measure I have been lax in certain duties imposed upon the pupils of Gresham."
