used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
athleticismnounUS /æθˈletɪsɪzəm/
intense energy
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Hostilities were declared closed for the time being.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
capsnounUS /kæps/
plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Hostilities were declared closed for the time being.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Hostilities were declared closed for the time being.
every person
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
foreseenverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈsiːn/
inflected form of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
Gordon's
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From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
Hazelton
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From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
HostilitiesnounUS /hɑːˈstɪlətiz/
fighting; acts of overt warfare
From this reading Hostilities were declared closed for the time being.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
creative writing of recognized artistic value
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
LovelacenounUS /ˈlʌvleɪs/
English poet (1618-1857)
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
mumpsnounUS /mʌmps/
an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
move an implement through
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hostilities were declared closed for the time being.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
weakenedadjectiveUS /ˈwiːkənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading For a short time the hold of athleticism was weakened, and as it weakened, the hold of literature became more firm.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading The four weeks of training for the sports came on, and Gordon's Sixth Form privileges were restored.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hostilities were declared closed for the time being.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Three Cock came and went, bringing with it House caps for Lovelace, Collins and Fletcher, but it caused little stir.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Everyone had foreseen the result, and without Hazelton (ill with mumps) the House stood little chance of keeping the score under fifty.
