used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
(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 First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
a particular environment or surrounding influence
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
basketsnounUS /ˈbæskəts/
plural of “basket” — a container that is usually woven and has handles
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
Cornelia
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From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
Cornelia's
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From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
dentistnounUS /ˈdentəst/
a person qualified to practice dentistry
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
depressingadjectiveUS /dɪˈpresɪŋ/
causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
dream-like
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From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
depressingly dark
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
Headmaster's
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From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
Julia
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From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
staying power
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
held dear
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
Michael'snounUS /ˈmaɪkəlz/
possessive form of “michael” — (Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
morocco-leather
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From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
peopledadjectiveUS /ˈpiːpəld/
furnished with people
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
PreparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
the possibility of future success
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
Randell
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From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
scarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
an educational institution
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
shuffledverbUS /ˈʃʌfəld/
past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
St
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From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
swingingnounUS /ˈswɪŋɪŋ/
changing location by moving back and forth
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading T HE preliminaries of Michael’s career at St. James’ Preparatory School passed in a dream-like confusion of thought and action.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When this fact was established in both English and Latin, all the boys shuffled to their desks and the record of a great affection was set down largely and painfully.
in the direction of
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
waste-paper
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From this reading First of all he waited anxiously in the Headmaster’s study in an atmosphere of morocco-leather and large waste-paper baskets.
at the time that
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
in or at the place that
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He was glad when Mr. Randell led him and several other boys towards the First Form, where in a dream, peopled by the swinging legs of many boys, he learnt from a scarlet book that while Cornelia loved Julia, Julia returned Cornelia’s affection.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Like every other room in which Michael had waited, whether of dentist or doctor, the outlook from the window was gloomy and the prospect within was depressing.
