aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
in actual fact
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
articulateverbUS /ɑːrˈtɪkjəleɪt/
provide with a joint
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
Buggins
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From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
CarpenternounUS /ˈkɑːrpəntər/
a woodworker who makes or repairs wooden objects
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
ChipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
depressedadjectiveUS /dɪˈprest/
lower than previously
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
Devereux
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From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
dismaynounUS /dɪˈsmeɪ/
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
dulyadverbUS /ˈduːli/
in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
Evan
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From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
EyrenounUS /er/
a shallow salt lake in south central Australia about 35 feet below sea level; the largest lake in the country and the lowest point on the continent
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
set up or found
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
Haigh
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From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
hotted
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From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
how
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From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
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 Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
Rutter
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From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
an educational institution
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
separationnounUS /ˌsepərˈeɪʃən/
the state of lacking unity
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
ShockleynounUS /ˈʃɑːkli/
United States physicist (born in England) who contributed to the development of the electronic transistor (1910-1989)
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jan, however, was less depressed about that than at the prospect of spending most of his time in the same class as Evan Devereux.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
which person or people
From this reading Rutter and Buggins had failed to get their remove, the line being actually drawn at Jan, who therefore was left official captain of the Middle Remove.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading It was bad enough to be “hotted” by Haigh, but how much worse before Master Evan!
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His dismay was greater than he would own to himself, but Chips was articulate enough for two on the subject of their separation in school hours.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE NEW YEAR Shockley, Eyre and Carpenter found themselves duly promoted to the Lower Fifth.
