used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
the two together, not just one
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
Chichester
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
commendedverbUS /kəˈmendɪd/
past form of “commend” — express approval of
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
consistingverbUS /kənˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “consist” — originate
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
day-girl
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From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
dreadfullyadverbUS /ˈdredfəli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
Freda
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
games-mistressnoun
the teacher in charge of games at a school
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
Hertfordshirenoun
a county in southern England
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
hockey-team
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
indoorsadverbUS /ˈɪndɔːrz/
within a building
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
Ingrid
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
Joan
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
Jocelyn
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From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
Joey
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From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
Lambton
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
Latimer
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From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
an educational institution
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
selectionnounUS /səˈlekʃən/
the act of choosing or selecting
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she called out: "Jocelyn Graham is to go indoors now.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
VIOLETnounUS /ˈvaɪəlɪt/
any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Joey enjoyed herself, though she had not played since she was quite small and a day-girl at a school in Hertfordshire.
look attentively
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
at the time that
From this reading Her running and her passing were both commended, the one by Ingrid and the other by Miss Lambton; and she was dreadfully disappointed when, at four o'clock, Miss Lambton looked at her watch, and said something in an undertone to Ingrid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE VIOLET HANDKERCHIEF A select committee consisting of Ingrid Latimer, Freda Martin, Joan Chichester, and Miss Lambton, the assistant games-mistress, tried the new girls for hockey that afternoon, playing them with a selection from the second hockey-team.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Change your hockey things, Jocelyn," she added, "and you can ask for a book from the Lower School Library."
