used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
Baird
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From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
BoardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly it was so of Seddon Hall.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
disproveverbUS /dɪˈspruːv/
prove to be false
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
exhilaratingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/
making lively and cheerful
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
communicated in words
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
FANNYnounUS /ˈfæni/
the fleshy part of the human body that you sit on
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
the act of departing
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Certainly it was so of Seddon Hall.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Certainly it was so of Seddon Hall.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
for more time
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
express in words
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
an educational institution
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
Seddon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Certainly it was so of Seddon Hall.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Certainly it was so of Seddon Hall.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Mrs. Baird thought the girls needed "time off to think," as she expressed it, so that, after the morning service in the little village church, the rest of the day was free.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Certainly it was so of Seddon Hall.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FANNY Sundays, that is to say, Boarding School Sundays, are apt to be longer than any of the other days in the week.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But this particular first Sunday looked as if it were going to disprove the efficiency of the plan.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It had always proved a good idea, for after a week spent in obedience to bells, a whole day to do as you please in, has an exhilarating effect.
