used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
AMENDSnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
apricotnounUS /ˈeɪprəkɑːt/
Asian tree having clusters of usually white blossoms and edible fruit resembling the peach
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
biscuitsnounUS /ˈbɪskəts/
plural of “biscuit” — small round bread leavened with baking-powder or soda
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
butteredverbUS /ˈbʌtərd/
past form of “butter” — spread butter on
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
having or capable of producing colors
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
convalescents
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From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
dining-hallnoun
a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining
From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
dosenounUS /doʊs/
a measured portion of medicine taken at any one time
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
DownstairsadverbUS /ˈdaʊnˈsterz/
on a floor below
From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
else
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From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
escortedverbUS /eˈskɔːrtɪd/
past form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
farenounUS /fer/
an agenda of things to do
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
Gerry
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From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
Gerry's
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From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
improvementnounUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvmənt/
a change for the better; progress in development
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
jamverbUS /dʒæm/
press tightly together or cram
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
staying power
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
lotionnounUS /ˈloʊʃən/
any of various cosmetic preparations that are applied to the skin
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
magicaladjectiveUS /ˈmædʒɪkəl/
possessing or using or characteristic of or appropriate to supernatural powers
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
in an unfortunate way
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
sal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
shortbreadnoun
very rich thick butter cookie
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
sick-room
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
sickroomnoun
a room to which a sick person is confined
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
Sister'snounUS /ˈsɪstərz/
possessive form of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
sponge-cakes
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From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
superfinely
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From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
swollenadjectiveUS /ˈswoʊlən/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
tea-time
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From this reading Downstairs in the dining-hall little else was discussed that tea-time but the subject of Gerry's pluck.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
toastverbUS /toʊst/
make brown and crisp by heating
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then she was established upon a comfortable sofa in front of the sick-room fire and left to the enjoyment of a first-class sick-room tea--the sort kept for special convalescents, Sister informed her.
volatileadjectiveUS /ˈvɑːlətəl/
evaporating readily at normal temperatures and pressures
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE LOWER FIFTH MAKES AMENDS Gerry was escorted in safety to the sickroom, where Sister's magical lotion eased the pain of her swollen nose and considerably improved her appearance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As it consisted of hot buttered toast, superfinely thin bread and butter, apricot jam, shortbread biscuits, and sponge-cakes, Gerry agreed with her that it was certainly a great improvement upon ordinary schoolroom fare.
wobblingadjectiveUS /ˈwɑːbəlɪŋ/
(of sound) fluctuating unsteadily
From this reading A strong dose of sal volatile brought back a little colour to her pale cheeks and a feeling of strength to her sadly wobbling legs.
