used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
(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 Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
AlliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
in addition
From this reading Thither also repair all the young subalterns, also for the purpose of hearing the music.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
educationaladjectiveUS /ˌedʒəˈkeɪʃənəl/
relating to the process of education
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
Edward'snounUS /ˈedwərdz/
possessive form of “edward” — King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
finishingnounUS /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/
a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thither also repair all the young subalterns, also for the purpose of hearing the music.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
globesnounUS /ɡloʊbz/
plural of “globe” — the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Thither repair all the young ladies of the town to hear the music.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Thither also repair all the young subalterns, also for the purpose of hearing the music.
honoursnoun
a university degree with honors
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
and nothing more
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
plural of “keep” — the financial means whereby one lives
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading Thither repair all the young ladies of the town to hear the music.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
From this reading Thither repair all the young ladies of the town to hear the music.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Thither also repair all the young subalterns, also for the purpose of hearing the music.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading Thither repair all the young ladies of the town to hear the music.
an educational institution
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
shampoonounUS /ʃæmˈpuː/
cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
subaltern's
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From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
subalterns
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From this reading Thither also repair all the young subalterns, also for the purpose of hearing the music.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
tameverbUS /teɪm/
correct by punishment or discipline
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
ThitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading Thither repair all the young ladies of the town to hear the music.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thither repair all the young ladies of the town to hear the music.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
the act of using
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Albert Edward's academy was situated in a small town where schools are maintained by all our brave Allies; it is an educational centre.
in or at the place that
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The French school does the honours of the place and keeps a tame band, which gives tongue every Sunday evening in the Grand Place.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Our Albert Edward is just back from one of those Army finishing schools where the young subaltern's knowledge of Shakespeare and the use of the globes is given a final shampoo before he is pushed over the top.
