used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
anew
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
equally
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
(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 She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
AREauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
an occurrence of something
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
expressingverbUS /ɪkˈspresɪŋ/
-ing form of “express” — give expression to
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
Gerry
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From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
a young female
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
how
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From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading Sister had to intervene at last and send her away.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
immediately past
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
engage in
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
penitentnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
piledverbUS /paɪld/
past form of “pile” — arrange in stacks
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
remitting
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From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
remorsenounUS /rɪˈmɔːrs/
a feeling of deep regret (usually for some misdeed)
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
an educational institution
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Sister had to intervene at last and send her away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
sick-room
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From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Sister had to intervene at last and send her away.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
unjustadjectiveUS /ənˈdʒʌst/
not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
precisely as stated
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading She hurried off then and there to the sick-room, and made ample amends to Gerry, remitting all the bad marks she had piled upon her unfortunate pupil during that black week, and expressing her regret over and over again.
at the time that
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
belonging to which person
From this reading But when at last the mistress realised how very unjust she had been to the girl whose plucky conduct was the talk of the whole school, mistresses and girls alike, she was filled with remorse, and almost as penitent as the Lower Fifth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CLOUDS ARE ROLLED AWAY It took some time to make Miss Burton acquainted with the true facts of the case.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
you've
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From this reading "You'll have my patient in a fever between you all before you've done," the nurse said impatiently.
