Chapter XV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

later than; following

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

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 Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

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From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

participate in games or sport

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

in a polite manner

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

that is looked for

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

express a supposition

From this reading I suppose you must have had a great deal of practice?"

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Agnes Hosking had been engaged in a set of tennis, but it had come to an end, and she now sought a seat with the intention of resting after her exertions.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Looking about her she caught sight of Arm Reed and Clara Garret together, and went to join them.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SUMMER TERM IT was the first Saturday afternoon of the summer term, and the boarders at Helmsford College, with a few of the day-scholars, were spending it in the College grounds, amusing themselves in various ways, the majority playing games whilst the less energetic girls sat talking or reading on the seats which were placed in shady spots commanding views of the tennis courts and croquet lawn.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading They politely made room for her between them on the seat on which they were sitting, and Clara remarked:— "We've been watching you, Agnes; you play tennis remarkably well.