used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
BoxesnounUS /ˈbɑːksəz/
plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
a youthful male person
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
the act of departing
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
dependsverbUS /dɪˈpendz/
third-person singular of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading "Much depends, though, on the Governor.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
(Old Testament) Adam's wife in Judeo-Christian mythology: the first woman and mother of the human race; God created Eve from Adam's rib and placed Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
divisible by two
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
good-byes
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From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
the head of a state government
From this reading "Much depends, though, on the Governor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
hols
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
jubilantlyadverb
in a joyous manner
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
immediately past
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
longestadverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡəst/
for the most time
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
MastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Much depends, though, on the Governor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
Ranleigh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
an educational institution
From this reading Boxes were packed, good-byes said, and the school divided for the holidays.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Much depends, though, on the Governor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The last days were carefully and jubilantly marked off by every junior boy on a calendar of his own making.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RUINED TOWER Even the longest of terms comes at length to an end; and finally that eventful first term which Clive and his friends had spent at Ranleigh drew to a close.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Shall try to get over to see you chaps in the hols.," declared Masters, on the eve of departure.
