used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
AboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
(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 Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
bashfuladjectiveUS /ˈbæʃfəl/
self-consciously timid
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
Clara
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From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
intentionally conceived
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
deathlessadjective
never dying
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
deliriousadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪriəs/
experiencing delirium
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
demeanournounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
characterized by great determination
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
doublyadverbUS /ˈdʌbli/
to double the degree
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
Elsie
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From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
Ethel
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From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
foremostadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmoʊst/
ranking above all others
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
IMPRESSIONSnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃənz/
plural of “impression” — a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading FIRST IMPRESSIONS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
lipnounUS /lɪp/
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
held dear
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
occupyverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪ/
keep busy with
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
an amount of time
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
Pixie's
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From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
an educational institution
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
schoolgirl's
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From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
swornadjectiveUS /swɔːrn/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
express in words
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
tripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
unfortunatesnounUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənəts/
plural of “unfortunate” — a person who suffers misfortune
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
universaladjectiveUS /ˌjuːnəˈvɜːrsəl/
of worldwide scope or applicability
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Pixie's first week at school was a period of delirious excitement.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
which person or people
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
Winifred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By this time those arrangements are determined which are of such amazing importance to the schoolgirl's heart--Clara has sworn deathless friendship with Ethel; Mary, Winifred, and Elsie have formed a "triple alliance," each solemnly vowing to tell the other her inmost secrets, and consult her in all matters of difficulty.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading New girls were wont to be subdued and bashful in their demeanour, and poor unfortunates who arrived after the beginning of the term to find other pupils settled down into regular work, were apt to feel doubly alone.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading Above all things in the world she loved to be of importance, and occupy a foremost place with those around her, and she was proudly conscious that her name was on every lip, her doings the subject of universal attention.
