used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
(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 After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
bullyingnounUS /ˈbʊliɪŋ/
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
CelebratesverbUS /ˈseləbreɪts/
third-person singular of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
Chad'snounUS /tʃædz/
possessive form of “chad” — a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
Chessington
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From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
carefully weighed
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
unvarying in nature
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
excitements
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From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
fagging
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From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
intense and profound fear
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
I'd
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From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
Janie
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From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
not any; not one
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
pilingnounUS /ˈpaɪlɪŋ/
a column of wood or steel or concrete that is driven into the ground to provide support for a structure
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
pretendedadjectiveUS /priˈtendɪd/
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
ragging
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From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
reverseverbUS /rɪˈvɜːrs/
change to the contrary
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
an educational institution
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
St
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From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The various fresh interests, the many jokes, amusements, and constant small excitements inseparable from a large community of girls seemed to open out a new phase of existence for her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After all, it was pleasant to have companionship.
wasn't
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From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading St. Chad's Celebrates an Occasion During her first few days at Chessington, Honor had considered the College as little better than a prison; but as time went on and she grew more accustomed to the routine, she began to reverse her opinion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Of course, the boys were always talking of the things they did, and of the fagging and bullying and ragging that went on, but I was sure they were piling on the horror for my benefit, and that it wasn't really as bad as they pretended."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I'd no idea what school was like before I came," she confided to Janie.
