used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
for the reason that
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
competitionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/
a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
carefully weighed
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
covetedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌvətɪd/
greatly desired
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
distractingverbUS /dɪˈstræktɪŋ/
-ing form of “distract” — draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
psychological suffering
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
EASTERnounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
HOLIDAYSnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
how
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From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
JudithnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəθ/
Jewish heroine in one of the books of the Apocrypha; she saved her people by decapitating the Assyrian general Holofernes
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
immediately past
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
listsnounUS /lɪsts/
plural of “list” — a database containing an ordered array of items (names or topics)
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
MarlowenounUS /ˈmɑːrloʊ/
English poet and playwright who introduced blank verse as a form of dramatic expression; was stabbed to death in a tavern brawl (1564-1593)
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
not any; not one
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
participate in games or sport
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
spurredverbUS /spɜːrd/
inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
be standing; be upright
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
term'snounUS /tɜːrmz/
possessive form of “term” — a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
term-end
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From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
in or at that place or location
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of the girls were spurred to study by a remembrance of the reception of the Christmas report at home; father's sarcastic remarks, and mother's distress.
triumphing
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From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
precisely as stated
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading EASTER HOLIDAYS THE last two weeks of the Easter term were a long and a hard pull.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
in the company of; together with
From this reading This term-end there was no distracting play to interfere with studying, and Judith had a chance to do her best.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading In Five A, which was considered a good working form, competition was very keen, and most of the form were putting forth their best efforts to stand high in the term's examination lists.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Judith coveted a first place in English literature, partly because of the joy of triumphing, partly because of the pleasure her success would give her parents, and partly because she wanted to show Miss Marlowe how much she had appreciated her classes.
