Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

plural of “alteration” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

eagerly desirous

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

plural of “bathroom” — a room (as in a residence) containing a bathtub or shower and usually a washbasin and toilet

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

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From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

quick and energetic

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

full of energetic and noisy activity

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

plural of “care” — the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

at any time

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

past form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

past form of “immerse” — thrust or throw into

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

a fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

full of life and energy

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

on one occasion

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

burdened psychologically or mentally

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

-ing form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

refresh one's memory

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

an educational institution

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

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

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

watch and direct

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

a landlocked federal republic in central Europe

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

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

From this reading Gipsy grows Anxious GIPSY spent the Christmas holidays at Briarcroft.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading She and Gipsy managed to enjoy themselves in a quiet manner, but the latter hailed the return of her schoolfellows with considerable relief.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton came back more brisk and bustling than ever, and was at once immersed in the business of interviewing parents and rearranging school affairs, and in the thousand and one cares that always occupied her at the beginning of term.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

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

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

which person or people

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The house seemed so big and silent and lonely without its usual lively crew of boarders, and the dormitory with its empty beds oppressed her.

plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading Miss Poppleton went away to Switzerland, to refresh her tired mind with the winter sports; but Miss Edith stayed behind, to count linen, and superintend workmen who were making some alterations in the bathrooms.