used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
(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 Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
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a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading The great cathedral bell was striking twelve.
Benson
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From this reading 'Good morning, children,' said Miss Benson, the mistress.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
BUTLERnounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
cathedralnounUS /kəˈθiːdrəl/
any large and important church
From this reading The great cathedral bell was striking twelve.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
Christie'snounUS /ˈkrɪstiz/
possessive form of “christie” — prolific English writer of detective stories (1890-1976)
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a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
clocksnounUS /klɑːks/
European weed naturalized in southwestern United States and Mexico having reddish decumbent stems with small fernlike leaves and small deep reddish-lavender flowers followed by slender fruits that stick straight up; often grown for forage
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
etc
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everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
FROME
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading 'Good morning, children,' said Miss Benson, the mistress.
death of a person
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The great cathedral bell was striking twelve.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
immediately past
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading 'Good morning, children,' said Miss Benson, the mistress.
an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading 'Good morning, children,' said Miss Benson, the mistress.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading 'Good morning, children,' said Miss Benson, the mistress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
OrgannounUS /ˈɔːrɡən/
a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function
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overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
PeepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
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(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Good morning, children,' said Miss Benson, the mistress.
plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs
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an educational institution
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
SELWOOD
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without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
solemnlyadverbUS /ˈsɔːləmli/
in a grave and sedate manner
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The great cathedral bell was striking twelve.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
TANNERnounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The great cathedral bell was striking twelve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The great cathedral bell was striking twelve.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Slowly and solemnly it struck, and as it did so people looked at their watches and altered their clocks, for every one in the great city kept time by that grave old bell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
buildings for carrying on industrial labor
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used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Every one liked to hear it strike; but the school children liked it best of all, for they knew that with the last stroke of twelve lessons would be over, and they would be able to run home to dinner.
