from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
affableadjectiveUS /ˈæfəbəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
for the reason that
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
curtainsnounUS /ˈkɜːrtənz/
plural of “curtain” — hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
dusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Is there now, sir?"
isn't
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From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
LENTnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
Michaelmasnoun
honoring the archangel Michael; a quarter day in England, Wales, and Ireland
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
nothin
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From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Is there now, sir?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
olidays
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From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
prop'ly
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From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
express in words
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
term of address for a man
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
speakin
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From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
move hurridly
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
that's
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From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Is there now, sir?"
there's
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From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
uvnounUS /ˈjuːˈviː/
radiation lying in the ultraviolet range; wave lengths shorter than light but longer than X rays
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading "Well, you see, sir, the winter term--or, prop'ly speakin', sir, I should say the Michaelmas term--isn't so bad because there's the Christmas 'olidays to look forward to.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But the Lent Term always seems to me to be ten times worse, because there's nothin' at the end of it to look forward to.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading THE LENT TERM CHAPTER ONE I "The worst term uv the three, sir, that's my opinion," said Burton, pulling the curtains across the window at dusk.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What makes you think that?" asked Speed, forcing himself to be affable.
