used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
basket-ball
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From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
breakfast-bell
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From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
CatherinenounUS /ˈkæθərən/
first wife of Henry VIII; Henry VIII's divorce from her was the initial step of the Reformation in England (1485-1536)
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
dipverbUS /dɪp/
immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
divisible by two
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
of great significance or value
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
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 WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
and nothing more
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
immediately past
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
Patricia
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From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
a human being
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
porchesnounUS /ˈpɔːrtʃəz/
plural of “porch” — a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
prefects
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From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
prize-giving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
one of four equal parts
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
an educational institution
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
SenioradjectiveUS /ˈsiːnjər/
older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
shelteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃeltərd/
protected from danger or bad weather
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
spotsnounUS /spɑːts/
spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
the season of growth
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
swimming-pool
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
teamsnounUS /tiːmz/
plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
TENNISnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
TournamentsnounUS /ˈtɜːrnəmənts/
plural of “tournament” — a sporting competition in which contestants play a series of games to decide the winner
From this reading Judith was especially keen about tennis, and she improved her game so much that, to her surprise and delight, even high and mighty prefects like Patricia and Catherine were asking her for practice games in preparation for the House and School Tournaments later on.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
precisely as stated
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Catherine was a very busy person, indeed, just now; she had an important part in the play given during prize-giving week and she was a member of the Senior basket-ball team.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Many classes were held in the big sun porches and in the sheltered spots in the grounds, and the various teams were hard at basket-ball and cricket and tennis, even before breakfast.
which person or people
From this reading It was not so hard now to get up at a quarter to seven, and Judith and Florence even joined the B.B.B.'s--"Before Breakfast Brigade"--who pledged themselves to get up in time for a dip in the swimming-pool or a game before the breakfast-bell rang.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading JUDITH WINS THE TENNIS CUP SPRING came early this year and the school spent much time out of doors during the last term.
