used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
(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 A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
in addition
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
any thing at all
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But in this they were forestalled by events unexpected.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But in this they were forestalled by events unexpected.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
CLIMAXnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
crushverbUS /krʌʃ/
come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
recognizable; marked
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
despondencynounUS /dɪˈspɑːndənsi/
feeling downcast and disheartened and hopeless
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
despondentadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɑːndənt/
without or almost without hope
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
Dorothy
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From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading But in this they were forestalled by events unexpected.
at any time
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
promote over another
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
forestalledverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈstɑːld/
past form of “forestall” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading But in this they were forestalled by events unexpected.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
information about recent and important events
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
not any; not one
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
and nothing more
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
carry out
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
Tavia
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From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
teachersnounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
express in words
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But in this they were forestalled by events unexpected.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading But in this they were forestalled by events unexpected.
precisely as stated
From this reading Jean received a letter that seemed to crush her to the very earth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was on this same day, very close to the closing exercises for the holiday term, that Tavia and Dorothy (the latter more despondent than ever about her father’s business), also received news that changed their despondency into gladness.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
which person or people
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading She would take no part in anything, but simply went through her routine work like one in a dream.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A CLIMAX In order to carry out their plans to “strike,” the dissatisfied ones decided they would tell all they knew about those who were held in high favor with the teachers.
