used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
classroomsnounUS /ˈklæsruːmz/
plural of “classroom” — a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
coastingverbUS /ˈkoʊstɪŋ/
-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
consultverbUS /kənˈsʌlt/
get or ask advice from
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
corridorsnounUS /ˈkɔːrɪdərz/
plural of “corridor” — an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
DISAPPEARANCEnounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
FebruarynounUS /ˈfebjəweri/
the month following January and preceding March
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
frownsnounUS /fraʊnz/
plural of “frown” — a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
frozenadjectiveUS /ˈfroʊzən/
turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
a young female
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
MAUD'S
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From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
not any; not one
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
one's
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From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
phrasenounUS /freɪz/
an expression consisting of one or more words forming a grammatical constituent of a sentence
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
pondnounUS /pɑːnd/
a small lake
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
Seddon
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From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading The snow on the hill was packed solid and fit for coasting, but no one ventured that far away from their books.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MAUD'S DISAPPEARANCE There was no need to consult the calendar.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Outside the weather was clear and cold, the pond was frozen smooth as glass.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading The subdued voices, and the worried frowns, to be seen in any of the corridors or classrooms of Seddon Hall proclaimed it the first of February, and examination week.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Every girl carried a book under her arm and the phrase, "Do you think you passed?" was on every one's lips.
