used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
airingnounUS /ˈerɪŋ/
the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
(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 Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
Amhurst
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From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
boardersnounUS /ˈbɔːrdərz/
plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
boarding-schools
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From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
busiestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪziəst/
superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
collegesnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪdʒɪz/
plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
conscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
conscientiousnessnoun
the quality of being in accord with the dictates of conscience
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
increase twofold
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
Etheldreda's
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From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
exercisingnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzɪŋ/
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
fluentadjectiveUS /ˈfluːənt/
smooth and unconstrained in movement
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
a young female
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
of great significance or value
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
immediately past
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
hear with intention
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
Madge
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From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
not any; not one
From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
come into possession of
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
painstakinglyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋli/
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
performingnounUS /pərˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
Perkins
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From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
possessornounUS /pəˈzesər/
a person who owns something
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
prefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
prefectship
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From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
unusual or striking
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
an educational institution
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
school-year
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From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
settlingnounUS /ˈsetəlɪŋ/
a gradual sinking to a lower level
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
St
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From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
carry out
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
UndoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
unpackingverbUS /ənˈpækɪŋ/
-ing form of “unpack” — remove from its packing
From this reading The first day of a new school-year at colleges and boarding-schools is of necessity devoted entirely to the arrival of the boarders, unpacking and settling down.
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading St. Etheldreda's was no exception to this rule.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
at the time that
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Undoubtedly the busiest girl in the whole school on that important Tuesday--the first day of the autumn term--was Madge Amhurst, late of the Fifth Form, but now promoted to the double dignity of the Sixth and a prefectship.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Though liked by her school companions she could not always obtain an audience willing to listen to her; now at last was a splendid opportunity; for the greater part of a day she could hold the stage to her heart's content.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Madge had been selected by the house mistress, Miss Perkins, to receive and take charge of all the new girls, and she was performing her first duty as a prefect with remarkable conscientiousness; not that Madge was always so painstakingly conscientious, but she was the possessor of a fluent and ready tongue and was never so happy as when exercising it well in airing her views.
