Chapter IX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

later than; following

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

(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 name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

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From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

gently and sweetly

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

a signal to proceed

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

act or move at high speed

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

and nothing more

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

plural of “lawn” — a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

the middle of the day

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

according to the clock

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

held or filled or in use

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading “Hasten slowly” time occurred every day, and occupied the hour immediately following each midday meal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

by chance

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

on the contrary

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

plural of “rug” — floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

express in words

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

an educational institution

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading BETTY KEEPS A SECRET “I say,” remarked the inhabitants of Dormitory Three in chorus.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

in the direction of

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the act of using

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.

which person or people

From this reading The name had originated after the utterance of an apt remark by one of the middle school girls who had discovered that the hour’s rest enforced by rule at St. Benedick’s was not waste of valuable time after all, but tended rather, in the end, to help towards a fuller use of energy.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading To new pupils hailing from other and perhaps more “go-ahead” schools it was something of a surprise to find that from two o’clock to three every one of the middle and junior girls was required to endure or enjoy an hour’s _dolce far niente_--stretched out in summer time on the lawns, and in winter time on rugs in the Oak Hall.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading Not that they were assembled in the dormitory, but “hasten slowly” time was just over on the afternoon of the day following Betty’s adventure in the wood.