used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
advancesnounUS /ədˈvænsəz/
plural of “advance” — a movement forward
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
in the past
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
behaveverbUS /bɪˈheɪv/
behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
chattered
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From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
CHESTNUTSnounUS /ˈtʃesnəts/
plural of “chestnut” — wood of any of various chestnut trees of the genus Castanea
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
gailyadverbUS /ˈɡeɪli/
in a gay manner
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
usually; as a rule
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
Gerry
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From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
a young female
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
happilyadverbUS /ˈhæpəli/
in a joyous manner
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
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 She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
a small worthless amount
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
engage in
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
meal-times
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From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
Nita
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From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
not any; not one
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
others
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From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
partnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
on the contrary
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
be standing; be upright
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
in the direction of
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And Jack was friendly enough to make up for all the others.
look attentively
From this reading She was rather fixed up with partners for the various week-end events; but she chattered away gaily to Gerry at meal-times, invited her to stand with Nita and herself to watch the hockey match on the Saturday afternoon, and generally did her utmost to make Gerry feel happy and at home.
week-end
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From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The members of the Lower Fifth were rather shy of her as a whole, it is true.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading CHESTNUTS The week-end went by much more happily than Gerry would have believed possible a few days ago.
but in spite of that
From this reading But although, with the exception of Jack and Nita, they made no positive advances towards the new girl, yet they did not behave nearly as coldly as they had been doing of late.
