used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
amendsnounUS /əˈmendz/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
BART'SnounUS /bɑːrts/
possessive form of “bart” — a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
Bronson
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From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
FAILSverbUS /feɪlz/
third-person singular of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
Fred
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From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
headmaster's
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From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
maintainingverbUS /meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
engage in
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
a particular point in time
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
penitentlyadverb
showing remorse
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
a source of difficulty
From this reading I was afraid Montgomery and his friends might make trouble for you."
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
which person or people
From this reading BART'S SCHEME FAILS A moment later, Fred was ashamed of his outburst, and penitently he made amends by being unusually cordial to Bronson, who joined him as he passed the headmaster's house.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, indeed," replied Fred, maintaining a silence upon the events of the walk home.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You got home safely, I judge," exclaimed the new student.
