used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
the state of being absent
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
(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 Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
convertedverbUS /kənˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “convert” — change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
day'snounUS /deɪz/
possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
greatly pleased
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
denseadjectiveUS /dens/
permitting little if any light to pass through because of denseness of matter
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
ecstasynounUS /ˈekstəsi/
a state of being carried away by overwhelming emotion
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
being one more than ten
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
at any time
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
fag's
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From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
floggingnounUS /ˈflɑːɡɪŋ/
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
Friday'snounUS /ˈfraɪdiz/
possessive form of “friday” — the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
only a very short time before
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
indulgedverbUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒd/
past form of “indulge” — give free rein to
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
Keate
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From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
lightenedverbUS /ˈlaɪtənd/
past form of “lighten” — make more cheerful
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
occursverbUS /əˈkɜːrz/
third-person singular of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
ordealnounUS /ɔːrˈdiːl/
a severe or trying experience
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
others
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From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
presumptuousadjectiveUS /prɪˈzʌmptʃəwəs/
excessively forward
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
established beyond doubt
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
puissantadjective
powerful
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
express the need or desire for
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
done under pressure
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
an educational institution
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
shufflingnounUS /ˈʃʌflɪŋ/
walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
tea-table
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From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the evening, I was summoned to the tea-table of Gregory, my puissant master, to account, if I could, for my presumptuous absence at a time when every fag's presence was so imperatively required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
in the direction of
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading On the unfortunate, the shuffling, and the dense, the effect of this day's ordeal has ever proved to be most searching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Of the seven days in the week, probably more flogging occurs on Friday than during all the others put together.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
at the time that
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On Thursday, then, towards the conclusion of eleven o'clock school, the boys were not a little delighted, when Keate, closing the book, informed them that an hour since he had been honoured with a request from his Majesty that the morrow might be converted into a whole holiday, and that they should be indulged accordingly.
yellsnounUS /jelz/
plural of “yell” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading It need hardly be stated with what yells of ecstasy this announcement was received, as we rushed from our seats, lightened of the sombre dread of "Friday's business."
