used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
anew
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
canedverbUS /keɪnd/
past form of “cane” — beat with a cane
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
power to direct or determine
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
DivernounUS /ˈdaɪvər/
someone who works underwater
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
having an (over)abundance of flesh
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
made afraid
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
the act of departing
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
hazeladjectiveUS /ˈheɪzəl/
of a light brown or yellowish brown color
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
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 She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
needlesnounUS /ˈniːdəlz/
plural of “needle” — the leaf of a conifer
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
Norah
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
pantingnounUS /ˈpæntɪŋ/
breathing heavily (as after exertion)
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
perspiringverbUS /pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “perspire” — excrete perspiration through the pores in the skin
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
Ryan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
an educational institution
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
scotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
in or at that place or location
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading After he had caned three or four children he became good tempered, when he caned half a dozen he got tired of his task and allowed the remainder (if any remained) to go scot free.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SCHOOL LIFE I On the Monday of the week following Norah Ryan went to school again.
at the time that
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
which person or people
From this reading Master Diver had control of the school; he was a fat little man, always panting and perspiring, who frightened the children and feared the priest.
a late time of life
From this reading She had been there for two years already but left off going when she became an adept at the needles.
youngstersnounUS /ˈjʌŋstərz/
plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the way to school he cut hazel rods by the roadside, and when in a bad mood he used them on the youngsters.
