Chapter VII

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

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

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From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

(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 When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

in addition

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

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

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

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

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

for the reason that

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

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

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

(law) a gift of personal property by will

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

the treasury of a public institution or religious order

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

United States physicist noted for research on x-rays and gamma rays and nuclear energy

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

characteristic of informal spoken language or conversation

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

being one more than ten

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

inflected form of “enrol” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

divisible by two

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

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

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

the head of a state government

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

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

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

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

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

young sheep

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

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

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

according to the clock

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

an educational institution

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

the month following August and preceding October

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

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

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

the rays of the sun

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

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

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

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

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

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

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

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

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Agnes Lamb came to be educated here because her father, an officer, was at that time stationed at Beckworth Camp,” he said in a pleasant, conversational tone, which held the interest even of those girls who had heard the story several times before.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

-ing form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

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

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

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

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

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

From this reading When they were all in their places, Mr. Melrose stood up, and coming to the edge of the dais, made a little speech to the girls about Miss Lamb, who had been educated at the Compton Schools.

at the time that

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

which person or people

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading THE ENROLLING OF THE CANDIDATES The September sunshine was streaming in through the big stained-glass windows of the lecture hall next morning when, at eleven o’clock, the girls came trooping in from their Form-rooms, and took their places facing the dais.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Head was seated there in company with Mr. Melrose, who acted as governor of the Lamb Bursary, and two other gentlemen, who also had something to do with the bequest which meant so much to the Compton School for Girls.

a late time of life

From this reading “She was in residence for three years, during which time she made many friendships, and formed close ties in the school.