Chapter VII · Chapter 7

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

the state of being absent

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

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From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

later than; following

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

anew

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

(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 THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

in addition

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

for the reason that

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

without deviation

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

regarded with aversion

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

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From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

accept an excuse for

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

set up or found

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

yet to be or coming

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

and nothing more

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

not any; not one

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

come to pass

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

look past, fail to notice

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

the quality or habit of adhering to an appointed time

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

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From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

an educational institution

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Directly after opening exercises the principal sent for her and asked the reason for her absence of the day before.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

your usual mood

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

not necessary

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading And I must also insist upon punctuality in future.

communicated in the form of words

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

at the time that

From this reading THE CLAIM OF THE "ARTISTIC TEMPERAMENT" When Eleanor returned to school the following morning, she found that what Miss Thompson "disliked" was, after all, of considerable importance.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading On finding that Eleanor had no plausible excuse, but had absented herself merely because she felt like it, Miss Thompson thereupon delivered a sharp little lecture on unnecessary absence, informing Eleanor that it was the rule of the school to present a written excuse for absence, and that a verbal excuse would not be accepted.

but in spite of that

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I will overlook it this time, Miss Savell," Miss Thompson said, "because you are not as yet thoroughly acquainted with the rules of this school, but do not let it occur again.