Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

(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 He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

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

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

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

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

divisible by two

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

cleverly amusing in tone

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

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

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

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

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

the act of providing an item for general use or for official purposes (usually in quantity)

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

inflected form of “levy” — impose and collect

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

engage in

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

not any; not one

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

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

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

a high-ranking university administrator

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

concerned with sacred matters or religion or the church

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

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

From this reading Nor did Father Rowley allow Silchester to forget that it had a Mission.

an educational institution

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

be seated

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

required or under orders

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

levy a tax on

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From the first moment he had put foot in Chatsea he had done everything he could to make St. Agnes' be what it was supposed to be--the Silchester College Mission.

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

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Every Sunday during term two or three prefects would sit down to dinner; masters turned up during the holidays; even the mighty Provost himself paid occasional visits, during which he put off most of his majesty and became as nearly human as a facetious judge.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading SILCHESTER COLLEGE MISSION It was never allowed to be forgotten at St. Agnes' that the Mission was the Silchester College Mission; and there were few days in the year on which it was possible to visit the Mission House without finding there some member of the College past or present.

a reference book that is published regularly once every year

From this reading He was not at all content with issuing a half yearly report of progress and expenses, and he had no intention of letting St. Agnes' exist as a subject for an occasional school sermon or a religious tax levied on parents.