used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
AwfullyadverbUS /ˈɑːfli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading The welcome from the rector was equally cordial.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
decentadjectiveUS /ˈdiːsənt/
socially or conventionally correct; refined or virtuous
From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading The welcome from the rector was equally cordial.
divisible by two
From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
communicated in words
From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
only a very short time before
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
Henshaw
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From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
IvesnounUS /aɪvz/
United States composer noted for his innovative use of polytonality (1874-1954)
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
immediately past
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
Lester
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From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Even Henshaw had been, as David expressed it afterwards to Lester, “mighty decent to him.”
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
others
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From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
PROBATIONnounUS /proʊˈbeɪʃən/
a trial period during which your character and abilities are tested to see whether you are suitable for work or for membership
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
rectornounUS /ˈrektər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The welcome from the rector was equally cordial.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
an educational institution
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
sleighnounUS /sleɪ/
a vehicle mounted on runners and pulled by horses or dogs; for transportation over snow
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
accept gladly
From this reading The welcome from the rector was equally cordial.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
at the time that
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PROBATION It was after dark on the January afternoon when the sleigh in which David Ives and Lester Wallace drove from the station to the school drew up in front of the rectory.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading The boys had made the last stage of their journey in company with a number of others; from New York it had been a jolly and exciting trip.
you're
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From this reading David had been surprised as well as pleased by the greetings of fellows whom he had hardly known, by the way in which they had said, “Awfully glad you’re coming back to the school, Ives.”
