Chapter VII

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

later than; following

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

the state of being allied or confederated

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

a quantity of money

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

plural of “badge” — an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

serving as an essential component

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

plural of “competition” — a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

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From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

plural of “date” — the specified day of the month

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

plural of “delegate” — a person appointed or elected to represent others

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “department” — a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

any of several annual Welsh festivals involving artistic competitions (especially in singing)

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

serving to promote your interest

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the act of starting something for the first time; introducing something new

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

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From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

a young female

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

the act of departing

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the activity of leading

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “match” — lighter consisting of a thin piece of wood or cardboard tipped with combustible chemical; ignites with friction

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

as might be expected

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

create (as an entity)

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the possibility of future success

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

an educational institution

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

possessive form of “secretary” — a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

plural of “society” — an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

carry out

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The ten delegates from St. Cyprian's were naturally much elated at the prospect, and anxious to do their best on behalf of their College.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

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

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

plural of “tie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Wearing their school hats, ties, and badges, they started off together, under the leadership of Phillis Garnett, the head girl, and presented themselves at the High School at the time named on the general secretary's post card.

the fourth day of the week; the third working day

From this reading The conference was to take place at the High School on a Wednesday afternoon, and due notice of the event had been sent to the branch secretaries.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

at the time that

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.

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

From this reading A School Eisteddfod After the founding of the United Alliance, the six schools composing the league had been allowed a certain amount of time in which to organize their separate departments, but now that the various societies were going concerns it was judged expedient to hold a central meeting of delegates, so that arrangements might be made for the contests and competitions which were to form the principal feature of the movement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were armed with full authority from Miss Cartwright, and prepared with a list of vacant dates when matches could be played.