26th
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From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
(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 I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
Arthur'snounUS /ˈɑːrθərz/
possessive form of “arthur” — elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
Asplin
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From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
beginsnounUS /bɪˈɡɪnz/
plural of “begin” — Israeli statesman (born in Russia) who (as prime minister of Israel) negotiated a peace treaty with Anwar Sadat (then the president of Egypt) (1913-1992)
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
chatverbUS /tʃæt/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
true confidential information
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
eh
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From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
a quad with a square body
From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
go or come after and bring or take back
From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
start firing a weapon
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
geometricaladjectiveUS /ˌdʒiːəˈmetrɪkəl/
of or relating to or determined by geometry
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
the act of departing
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
I'll
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From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
immediately past
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
the literary culture
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
take the midday meal
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
engage in
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
mathematicsnounUS /ˌmæθəˈmætɪks/
a science (or group of related sciences) dealing with the logic of quantity and shape and arrangement
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
Peggy
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From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
a full supply
From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
preliminaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
rompnounUS /rɑːmp/
an easy victory
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
Sandhurst
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From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
plural of “subject” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
carry out
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
that's
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From this reading Plenty of dash and go, eh Peggy,—that’s the style to fetch ’em!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I am going to take all the subjects in Class I.—mathematics, Latin, French, geometrical drawing, and English composition; I’ll astonish them in the last subject!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
vicaragenoun
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In consideration of Arthur’s presence and of the late hours and excitement of the night before, the next day was observed as a holiday in the vicarage.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Asplin stayed in bed until lunch time, the boys went for a bicycle ride, and Peggy and her brother had a delightful chat together by the schoolroom fire, when he told her more details about his own plans than he had been able to touch upon in a dozen letters.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading “The preliminary examination for Sandhurst begins on the 26th this year,” he explained, “and so far as I can make out I shall romp through it.
