used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
aroused or activated
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
banverbUS /bæn/
forbid the public distribution of ( a movie or a newspaper)
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
Beanonoun
a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
Beasley's
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From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
chocolatenounUS /ˈtʃɔːklət/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
confiscatedverbUS /ˈkɑːnfəskeɪtəd/
past form of “confiscate” — take temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
carefully weighed
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
desksnounUS /desks/
plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
characterized by great determination
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
your usual mood
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
drawersnounUS /drɔːrz/
underpants worn by men
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
enforcingverbUS /enˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “enforce” — ensure observance of laws and rules
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
an item of information that is typical of a class or group
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
illicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlɪsət/
contrary to accepted morality (especially sexual morality) or convention
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
conformity or harmony
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
immediately past
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
monitresses
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From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
packetsnounUS /ˈpækɪts/
plural of “packet” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly Veronica.
pouncedverbUS /paʊnst/
past form of “pounce” — move down on as if in an attack
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
an educational institution
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
sensitiveadjectiveUS /ˈsensətɪv/
responsive to physical stimuli
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had a sensitive disposition, and Miss Beasley's reproof rankled.
slangverbUS /slæŋ/
use slang or vulgar language
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Beano After the events related in the last chapter, the monitresses suddenly awakened to a sense of their responsibility as leaders of the school.
unsuitableadjectiveUS /ənˈsuːtəbəl/
not meant or adapted for a particular purpose
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
VeronicanounUS /vərˈɑːnɪkə/
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading Particularly Veronica.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading She held a surprise inspection of the juniors' desks and drawers, and pounced upon illicit packets of chocolate; she examined their books, and confiscated any which she considered unsuitable; she put a ban upon slang, and wrote out a new set of dormitory regulations.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading She determined to set an example to the younger ones, and to be zealous in keeping order and enforcing rules.
