completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Meantime there was plenty to be done at school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Meantime there was plenty to be done at school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
ClivenounUS /klaɪv/
British general and statesman whose victory at Plassey in 1757 strengthened British control of India (1725-1774)
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
crystallisedadjective
having become fixed and definite in form
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Meantime there was plenty to be done at school.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
EasternounUS /ˈiːstər/
a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
ecstasies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
every person
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
examinationsnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
hintsnounUS /hɪnts/
plural of “hint” — an indirect suggestion
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
engage in
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Meantime there was plenty to be done at school.
make reference to
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
a full supply
From this reading Meantime there was plenty to be done at school.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
on the contrary
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
restrainedadjectiveUS /riˈstreɪnd/
cool and formal in manner
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
an educational institution
From this reading Meantime there was plenty to be done at school.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
term-end
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mere mention of one of them had been enough to send Merle dancing round the house, but, as she had overheard by accident, and was strictly pledged not to reveal the secret to Clive, for the present she restrained her ecstasies and kept her lips sealed.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
which person or people
From this reading The term-end examinations were due, and Miss Mitchell, who had been rather disappointed with Christmas results, was urging everybody to make heroic efforts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Fifth Form Justice Easter was coming--Easter with its birds and flowers and hope of summer.
but in spite of that
From this reading Already there were hints of plans for the holidays, though these had not yet absolutely crystallised into shape.
