used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
consciencesnounUS /ˈkɑːntʃɪnsɪz/
plural of “conscience” — motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
contrastnounUS /ˈkɑːntræst/
the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
dealtverbUS /delt/
inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Miss Latham dealt out good marks lavishly.
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 The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
a person of German nationality
From this reading It was the German lesson first.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Miss Latham dealt out good marks lavishly.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the German lesson first.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
Latham
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From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
lavishlyadverbUS /ˈlævɪʃli/
in a wasteful manner
From this reading Miss Latham dealt out good marks lavishly.
a unit of instruction
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
markingnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋ/
a distinguishing symbol
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading Miss Latham dealt out good marks lavishly.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
MUTEadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Miss Latham dealt out good marks lavishly.
by chance
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
progressedverbUS /prəˈɡrest/
past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
swimminglyadverb
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The Lower Fifth, by way of marking the contrast, or perhaps in order to soothe their guilty consciences, had given extra attention to their preparation for the English mistress, and matters progressed swimmingly in consequence.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH IS MUTE The first lesson on Monday morning was with Miss Latham.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then, with a word of praise for the careful manner in which the form had prepared its work, she made way for Miss Burton.
