used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
acclamationnounUS /ˌækləˈmeɪʃən/
enthusiastic approval
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
in addition
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
apotheosisnounUS /əˌpɑːθiˈoʊsəs/
model of excellence or perfection of a kind; one having no equal
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
BagsnounUS /bæɡz/
plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
bendverbUS /bend/
form a curve
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
complimentsnounUS /ˈkɑːmpləments/
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
deliciousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪʃəs/
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
having made preparations
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
don't
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From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
endingnounUS /ˈendɪŋ/
the end of a word (a suffix or inflectional ending or final morpheme)
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
Ferrers
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From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
the act of departing
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
havennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
Head'snounUS /hedz/
possessive form of “head” — 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 tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
water frozen in the solid state
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
Iconium
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
plural of “land” — the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
Lowe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
plethoricadjective
excessively abundant
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
puddingnounUS /ˈpʊdɪŋ/
any of various soft thick unsweetened baked dishes
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
ragging
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
remainders
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From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
plural of “sea” — a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
simultaneouslyadverbUS /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəsli/
at the same instant
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
in the near future
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Bags also was not disposed to active exercise, and David had taken the opportunity to be agreeable, according to his resolution in chapel.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
not known
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
untowardadjectiveUS /əntuːˈɔːrd/
not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society
From this reading Thereafter was a little quiet ragging, but David had not joined in this, for when he was seized by somebody he had said in plethoric tones, “For God’s sake, don’t bend me, or I shall be sick,” and for fear of that untoward result he had been left alone.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Head’s dinner was going on simultaneously, and the most delicious remainders were brought in from it for the boys, ending with an ice pudding that at its entrance was practically untouched, though soon there was nothing left to touch.
at the time that
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The tea which (with the Head’s compliments) Mrs. Lowe provided after chapel was an apotheosis of tea.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading It had really been worth while to voyage at such peril over unknown seas and lands, if this was to be the eventful haven, and when, at the end, Ferrers proposed the health of Iconium, his toast was drunk with acclamation.
