used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Their parents would have something to say about that.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Laura and Violet would go without her.
any thing at all
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
Billie's
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From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
Boxton
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From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
Chet
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From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
DEBBIE
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From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
DESERTSnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
divisible by two
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
at any time
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
fixverbUS /fɪks/
restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Laura and Violet would go without her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
and nothing more
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
Laura
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From this reading Laura and Violet would go without her.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Their parents would have something to say about that.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
express in words
From this reading Their parents would have something to say about that.
an educational institution
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Their parents would have something to say about that.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would have to go, even in spite of their loyal determination not to.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
TowersnounUS /ˈtaʊərz/
plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
VioletnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading Laura and Violet would go without her.
a vivid mental image
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Chet was in just as bad a fix, for Boxton Military Academy had been his dream even as Three Towers Hall had been Billie's.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Laura and Violet would go without her.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading DEBBIE DESERTS Billy Bradley really tried to be cheerful in the days that followed, but try as she would she could not altogether keep out the vision of Three Towers Hall, the boarding school to which she had wanted to go ever since--well, almost since she had wanted anything.
