used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
BethnounUS /beθ/
the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
CaldwellnounUS /ˈkɔːldwel/
United States author remembered for novels about poverty and degeneration (1903-1987)
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Oh, but do you think I can do it?"
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
distinguishverbUS /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/
mark as different
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
duetnounUS /duːˈet/
two items of the same kind
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
else
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From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
I'll
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From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
go away from a place
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
mistressesnounUS /ˈmɪstrəsəz/
plural of “mistress” — an adulterous woman; a woman who has an ongoing extramarital sexual relationship with a man
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, but do you think I can do it?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
pianonounUS /piˈænoʊ/
a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
participate in games or sport
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
on the contrary
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
rumoured
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From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
an educational institution
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
second-classadjective
of inferior status or quality
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
solonounUS /ˈsoʊloʊ/
any activity that is performed alone without assistance
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
sycophantnoun
a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage
From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
They've
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From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Oh, but do you think I can do it?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
male cat
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
trebleadjectiveUS /ˈtrebəl/
having or denoting a high range
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
(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've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
at the time that
From this reading When it was rumoured amongst the mistresses that Beth was to leave that term, Old Tom put her on to play first piano in the first-class solo, and to lead the treble in the second-class duet at the examination.
winoun
a midwestern state in north central United States
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading "For I rather like ye, Miss Beth Caldwell," she said.
ye've
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From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
yer
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From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
yerself
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From this reading They've not been able to do much wi' ye in regard to yer work in the rest of the school, but ye've done well under me, and I'll let ye have yer chance to distinguish yerself before ye go."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Oh, but do you think I can do it?"
You're
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From this reading "You're not a sycophant, whatever else ye are.
