used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
the state of being absent
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
(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 CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
Briarwoodnoun
wood from the hard woody root of the briar Erica arborea; used to make tobacco pipes
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
comradeshipnoun
the quality of affording easy familiarity and sociability
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The days were well filled with study and play.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The days were well filled with study and play.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
set up or found
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
hardestadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdəst/
superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
joysnounUS /dʒɔɪz/
plural of “joy” — the emotion of great happiness
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
the act of departing
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
Marcia
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From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
not any; not one
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The days were well filled with study and play.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
prevailedverbUS /prɪˈveɪld/
past form of “prevail” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
PROPHECYnounUS /ˈprɒf.ə.si/
A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
an educational institution
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
strengthenedadjectiveUS /ˈstreŋθənd/
given added strength or support
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The days were well filled with study and play.
in a swift manner
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Marcia was gone, and no one regretted her absence.
(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 The days were well filled with study and play.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The days were well filled with study and play.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLASS PROPHECY Christmas came, with all its anticipated joys, and went all too swiftly into the past, leaving behind it a precious store of happy memories.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading New friendships were formed and old ones strengthened, and a spirit of happiness and of honest comradeship prevailed in the school as the girls worked together.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The New Year found the girls of Briarwood back at school, fresh from their holiday and ready for the hardest work of the year.
