acrimonynounUS /ˈækrɪmoʊni/
a rough and bitter manner
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
matters of personal concern
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
Chowdler
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From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
deliberateadjectiveUS /dɪˈlɪbərət/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
EXPLOSIONnounUS /ɪkˈsploʊʒən/
a violent release of energy caused by a chemical or nuclear reaction
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
communicated in words
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
headmasternounUS /ˈhedˈmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
not one, and not any
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
an educational institution
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
shrinkagenounUS /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
process or result of becoming less or smaller
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
stressnounUS /stres/
the relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
VeteransnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading Veterans in the lower forms of the school had been invited to “move on”; and the veterans were numerous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was in part due to the deliberate action of the headmaster.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EXPLOSION Other people than Mr. Chowdler were dissatisfied with the state of affairs, though none expressed disapproval with quite such acrimony.
withdrawnadjectiveUS /wɪθˈdrɔːn/
withdrawn from society; seeking solitude
From this reading But there was another reason for the shrinkage and one on which Mr. Chowdler and his friends were more inclined to lay stress; namely, that several names had been withdrawn at the eleventh hour from the January entrance list.
a late time of life
From this reading For the first time for many years the numbers in the school were down.
