used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
Bert
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From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
changesnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
Darrell
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From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
DISTURBANCEnounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
being one more than ten
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
start firing a weapon
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
hangsnounUS /hæŋz/
plural of “hang” — a special way of doing something
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading "I remember the term when Harvey left."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I remember the term when Harvey left."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
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 "I remember the term when Harvey left."
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
not any; not one
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
others
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From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
Ranleigh
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From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I remember the term when Harvey left."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
an educational institution
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
sentimentsnounUS /ˈsentəmənts/
plural of “sentiment” — tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
stagernounUS /ˈsteɪdʒər/
someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
stimulatingadjectiveUS /ˈstɪmjəleɪtɪŋ/
rousing or quickening activity or the senses
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
Sturton
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From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading "I remember the term when Harvey left."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Clive Darrell, in a mere twinkling as it seemed, had become quite an old stager at the school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
the topmost one of two
From this reading "But always the Old Firm hangs on and exists," reflected Bert, as he sat on the table in Upper Sixth and stared into the fire.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
waitsnounUS /weɪts/
plural of “wait” — time during which some action is awaited
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A GREAT DISTURBANCE Time waits for no one, and that statement was as true of Ranleigh boys as of any others.
at the time that
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
a late time of life
From this reading Since that momentous match when Sturton had led his eleven to victory, thereby stimulating Clive to declare the most ambitious of sentiments, two and a half years had slipped by, two and half years which had seen great changes at Ranleigh.
