used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
a cherished desire
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
a youthful male person
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
Chiltern
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From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
Chowdler
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From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Moreover, detection entailed consequences.
Cæsar
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From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading Moreover, detection entailed consequences.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
Dr
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From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
entailedverbUS /ɪnˈteɪld/
past form of “entail” — have as a logical consequence
From this reading Moreover, detection entailed consequences.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
the act of departing
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
Gussy
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From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
headmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
lamentingadjectiveUS /ləˈmentɪŋ/
vocally expressing grief or sorrow or resembling such expression
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
misdemeanournoun
a crime less serious than a felony
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, detection entailed consequences.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
motor-bicycles
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From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
and nothing more
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
palmyadjective
very lively and profitable
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
an educational institution
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For not only were motor-bicycles forbidden (they had always been _that_), but it was becoming positively dangerous to ride them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Some of them went so far as to maintain that Chiltern was becoming a regular preparatory school.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading In the palmy days of Dr. Gussy it had been the ambition of every boy, caught in a misdemeanour, to be reported to the headmaster; and the appeal from summary justice to Cæsar had been one of the most cherished privileges of Chiltern whilst Dr. Gussy was Cæsar.
WILLOWnounUS /ˈwɪloʊ/
any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF LE WILLOW While Mr. Chowdler was lamenting that discipline was going to the dogs, the boys were beginning to complain that liberty was being destroyed.
