aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
anew
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
how long something has existed
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
(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 Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
ChipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
deareradjectiveUS /ˈdɪrər/
comparative of “dear” — dearly loved
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
dinner-time
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From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
hauntverbUS /hɔːnt/
follow stealthily or recur constantly and spontaneously to
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
Heriot
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From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
and nothing more
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
a particular point in time
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
not any; not one
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
precisely, exactly
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
sadderadjectiveUS /ˈsædər/
comparative of “sad” — experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
Saint'snounUS /seɪnts/
possessive form of “saint” — a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
an educational institution
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
SIMILIA
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From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
SIMILIBUS
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From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading The chief event of the day was the annual match between the Sixth Form and the School.
not in physical motion
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Heriot did nothing at all—until the next Saint’s Day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
at the time that
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading SIMILIA SIMILIBUS Chips was right and Jan was wrong, but there was just one moment when it looked the other way about.
a late time of life
From this reading That, however, was almost immediately after his return, while he still looked sadder than when he went away, and years older than his age.
but in spite of that
From this reading Heriot had not been near the ground, though he had no dearer haunt, and yet by dinner-time he seemed suddenly himself again.
