24th
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From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
29th
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From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
acknowledgeverbUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒ/
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
almanacnounUS /ˈɑːlmənæk/
an annual publication including weather forecasts and other miscellaneous information arranged according to the calendar of a given year
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading In the morning the girls attended the parish church at Dunscar.
banishmentnounUS /ˈbænɪʃmənt/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
calendarnounUS /ˈkæləndər/
a system of timekeeping that defines the beginning and length and divisions of the year
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
Chessington
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From this reading Sundays were made very pleasant at Chessington.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading In the morning the girls attended the parish church at Dunscar.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
carefully weighed
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
Dunscar
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From this reading In the morning the girls attended the parish church at Dunscar.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
ErinnounUS /ˈerɪn/
an early name of Ireland that is now used in poetry
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
estimationnounUS /ˌestəˈmeɪʃən/
a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the morning the girls attended the parish church at Dunscar.
groundsnounUS /ɡraʊndz/
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
indulgencenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒəns/
an inability to resist the gratification of whims and desires
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
joyfuladjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
leafnounUS /liːf/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
a unit of instruction
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Sundays were made very pleasant at Chessington.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
monitress
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From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
and nothing more
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading In the morning the girls attended the parish church at Dunscar.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Sundays were made very pleasant at Chessington.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
recreationnounUS /ˌrekriˈeɪʃən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
reluctantlyadverbUS /rɪˈlʌktəntli/
with reluctance
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
reopenedverbUS /riˈoʊpənd/
past form of “reopen” — open again or anew
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
an educational institution
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
SundaysnounUS /ˈsʌndeɪz/
plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Sundays were made very pleasant at Chessington.
terminationnounUS /tərməˈneɪʃən/
a coming to an end of a contract period
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading A Riding Lesson The College had reopened on a Tuesday, so that by her first Sunday Honor had been at school five days.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
precisely as stated
From this reading Sundays were made very pleasant at Chessington.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
weekdaysnounUS /ˈwiːkdeɪz/
plural of “weekday” — any day except Sunday (and sometimes except Saturday)
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Sundays were made very pleasant at Chessington.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
in or at the place that
From this reading In the afternoon they might read, or stroll about the grounds where they pleased, an indulgence not permitted on weekdays.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In her own estimation it seemed more like five months, but as she had left home on 24th April, and the Shakespeare calendar in the recreation room (a leaf of which was torn off punctually each morning by the monitress) only recorded 29th April, she was obliged reluctantly to acknowledge the evidence of the almanac, and realized that twelve whole weeks must intervene before the joyful termination of what she considered her banishment from Erin.
