used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading Vera was an ardent admirer of Monica Deane, Geraldine discovered later.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Vera was an ardent admirer of Monica Deane, Geraldine discovered later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
ardentadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrdənt/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading Vera was an ardent admirer of Monica Deane, Geraldine discovered later.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
awakenedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪkənd/
aroused or activated
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
CARICATUREverbUS /ˈkerəkətʃər/
represent in or produce a caricature of
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
CONSEQUENCESnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
DaviesnounUS /ˈdeɪviz/
plural of “davy” — English chemist who was a pioneer in electrochemistry and who used it to isolate elements sodium and potassium and barium and boron and calcium and magnesium and chlorine (1778-1829)
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
Deane
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From this reading Vera was an ardent admirer of Monica Deane, Geraldine discovered later.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Vera was an ardent admirer of Monica Deane, Geraldine discovered later.
displacedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪst/
past form of “displace” — cause to move, usually with force or pressure
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
dormitoriesnounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːriz/
plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
divisible by two
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
set up or found
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
Geraldine
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From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
getting-up
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From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
a young female
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
a small worthless amount
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Vera was an ardent admirer of Monica Deane, Geraldine discovered later.
go away from a place
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
for more time
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
engage in
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
mealsnounUS /miːlz/
plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
Monica
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From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
not any; not one
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
held or filled or in use
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
a full supply
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
an educational institution
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
be seated
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
Vera
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A CARICATURE AND ITS CONSEQUENCES Geraldine was awakened next morning by the loud ringing of the getting-up bell, and she tumbled out of bed in a hurry, having been informed by Jack the previous evening that a bad mark was the result of a late appearance at breakfast.
at the time that
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading However, on this first morning, she was dressed in plenty of time, and even had to wait a few minutes before the second bell, which was the signal for the girls to leave their dormitories, rang through the school.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "I _always_ sit here," the little girl said in a vigorous whisper as Geraldine came up.
which person or people
From this reading When she reached the dining-hall she found that the place she had occupied for her first two meals in the school was no longer vacant, it having been claimed by Vera Davies, the small girl who had been displaced by Monica the day before to make room for Geraldine.
