Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

concurrence of opinion

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

anew

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

a quantity of money

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

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From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

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

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

pecuniary reimbursement to the winning party for the expenses of litigation

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

in a sincere and heartfelt manner

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

not up to expectations

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a branch of knowledge

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

being one more than seventeen

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

record in a public office or in a court of law

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

plural of “fine” — money extracted as a penalty

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

natural and unstudied

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

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

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

spread or diffuse through

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

the act of punishing

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

given to merry frolicking

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

an educational institution

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

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

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

apart from others

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

sweet fleshy red fruit

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

in a softened tone

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

carry out

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Miss Beasley and Miss Gibbs agreed that the Fifth Form gave the largest amount of trouble.

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

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

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

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

which person or people

From this reading The Principal, who had never altogether approved of the week on the land, considered that the school was demoralized, and made a firm effort to restore discipline.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The monitresses, several of whom had been guilty of whistling in the passages, were summoned separately for private interviews in the study, whence they issued somewhat subdued and abashed; and the rank and file, by means of punishment lessons and fines, were made to feel a wholesome respect for the iron hand of the law.

in the company of; together with

From this reading An atmosphere of camp life seemed to pervade the place, a free-and-easy, rollicking spirit that was not at all in accordance with Miss Beasley's ideas of propriety.

the words that are spoken

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading On the River Miss Gibbs was fast arriving at the disappointing conclusion that patriotism costs dearly: in other words, that if you take away eighteen girls to do strawberry picking, you cannot expect them, immediately on their return, to settle down again into ordinary routine and everyday habits.