used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
assemblynounUS /əˈsembli/
a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
Bert
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From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
BURGLARSnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡlərz/
plural of “burglar” — a thief who enters a building with intent to steal
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
debatingverbUS /dəˈbeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “debate” — argue with one another
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
favoured
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From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
with resolute determination
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
set up or found
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
impressivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪvli/
in an impressive manner
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
engage in
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
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 Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
the force of workers available
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
not any; not one
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
overhearingverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈhiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
Ranleigh
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From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
ROUNDINGnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
an educational institution
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
silencedadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənst/
reduced to silence
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
summingverbUS /ˈsʌmɪŋ/
inflected form of “sum” — be a summary of
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
waggedverbUS /wæɡd/
inflected form of “wag” — move from side to side
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
at the time that
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They were grouped round the window through which they had gained entrance, debating the question.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He leaned slightly forward, wagged his head impressively when he wished to make a point, and silenced interruption with a keen and sometimes threatening glance.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Bert, in the manner he favoured when addressing the members of that august assembly known as the Ranleigh School Debating Society, stood with his hands beneath his coat, firmly clenched at his back.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading ROUNDING UP THE BURGLARS The predicament in which Bert and his friends found themselves after overhearing the discussion between the four men in the chapel of the tower was by no means lessened by an event which happened within five minutes of the return of Clive and Bert.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "There you are," he was saying, as if summing up the whole position.
