used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
(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 THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
Carslake
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From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
carefully weighed
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
Duane
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From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
Easthampton
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From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
to come or go into
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
EssaynounUS /eˈseɪ/
an analytic or interpretive literary composition
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
every person
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
a competitor thought likely to win
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
Hilary
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From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
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 THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
LegernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
lugubriouslyadverb
in a sorrowful lugubrious manner
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
MedalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
of an obscure nature
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
as might be expected
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
plumsnounUS /plʌmz/
plural of “plum” — any of several trees producing edible oval fruit having a smooth skin and a single hard stone
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
prefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
on the contrary
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
RICHOTER
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From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
SalomenounUS /səˈloʊmi/
woman whose dancing beguiled Herod into giving her the head of John the Baptist
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
scholasticadjectiveUS /skəˈlæstɪk/
of or relating to schools
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
Sheerston's
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From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
St
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From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RICHOTER SCIENCE PRIZE Everybody at Easthampton, new girls and old, knew all about the Richoter Science Prize.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The other Carslake heroes naturally thought this a brilliant notion on the part of the Principal.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
Vacher
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From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
precisely as stated
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This year Salome, the head prefect of Sheerston's, was undoubtedly the favourite for the science prize.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
at the time that
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But a good deal of excitement was aroused when Duane, after returning from a rather mysterious interview with the Principal, announced somewhat lugubriously that Miss St. Leger strongly advised her to enter for the Richoter, and that Miss Vacher spoke highly of her natural ability at the subject and considered that she had a very good chance, if she did her best, of winning the prize.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading That and the Essay Medal were the "scholastic plums" of the year, as Hilary said.
