Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

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From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

for the reason that

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

for the most part

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

-ing form of “compete” — compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

deem to be

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

carefully weighed

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

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From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

set up or found

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

the act of retaining something

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

show to be right by providing justification or proof

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

express in words

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?

up to a particular time

From this reading The competition was open to any schools in the county, but till now St. Etheldreda's had not entered for it, chiefly because they did not consider themselves capable of raising a team good enough to justify their competing.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The subject under discussion was, they considered, of great importance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE HOCKEY SHIELD The Sixth and Fifth were holding a meeting in the former's classroom.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Madge Amhurst was in the chair--that is to say, she occupied the mistress's dais---and the rest of the girls found seats at desks or window-sills or on hot-water pipes.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Should St. Etheldreda's compete this year for the Secondary and High Schools' Hockey Shield or should they not?