used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
(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 Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
celebrationsnounUS /ˌseləˈbreɪʃənz/
plural of “celebration” — a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Thrilled, however, they certainly were.
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The morning had commenced with Latin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
FIFTHnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Thrilled, however, they certainly were.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
immediately past
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading The morning had commenced with Latin.
law-abidingadjective
(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The morning had commenced with Latin.
not any; not one
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
not in physical motion
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
ThrilledadjectiveUS /θrɪld/
feeling intense pleasurable excitement
From this reading Thrilled, however, they certainly were.
THRILLSnounUS /θrɪlz/
plural of “thrill” — the swift release of a store of affective force
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THRILLS FOR THE FIFTH The Fifth did not quite know whether they were enjoying themselves or not.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The girls appeared tired and little inclined to rouse themselves to great efforts; probably they were still feeling the effects of the recent strenuous match and the celebrations which followed the victory.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The morning had commenced with Latin.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
year'snounUS /jɪrz/
possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Last year's Fifth Form would have had no doubts at all about the matter, but the present Fifth were on the whole a law-abiding set.
