used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
in addition
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
annoyedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪd/
aroused to impatience or anger
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
make calm or still
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
chuckverbUS /tʃʌk/
throw carelessly
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
corroborationnounUS /kərˌɔːbərˈeɪʃən/
confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
cricketnounUS /ˈkrɪkət/
leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
day-room
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From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
Disgracing
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From this reading "Disgracing the house!" thundered Watson.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
groansnounUS /ɡroʊnz/
plural of “groan” — an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "Disgracing the house!" thundered Watson.
hoveverbUS /hoʊv/
inflected form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
howlsnounUS /haʊlz/
plural of “howl” — a long loud emotional utterance
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
idiomaticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiəˈmætɪk/
of or relating to or conforming to idiom
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
largessenounUS /lɑːrˈɡes/
a gift or money given (as for service or out of benevolence); usually given ostentatiously
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
a particular point in time
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
monarchnounUS /ˈmɑːnɑːrk/
a nation's ruler or head of state usually by hereditary right
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
neutralisedadjective
made neutral in some respect; deprived of distinctive characteristics
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
Renford
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From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
revellersnounUS /ˈrevələrz/
plural of “reveller” — a celebrant who shares in a noisy party
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
Rigby
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From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
Sheen'snounUS /ʃiːnz/
possessive form of “sheen” — the visual property of something that shines with reflected light
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
Slumberousadjective
quiet and tranquil
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
sowverbUS /saʊ/
place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
stumpsnounUS /stʌmps/
plural of “stump” — the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The success of the meeting, however, was entirely neutralised by the fact that in the same passage stood the study of Rigby, the head of the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Disgracing the house!" thundered Watson.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Let's go and chuck things at his door," suggested Renford.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "Disgracing the house!" thundered Watson.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
hard to endure
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading "Disgracing the house!" thundered Watson.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A move was made to the passage in which Sheen's study was situated, and, with divers groans and howls, the junior day-room hove football boots and cricket stumps at the door.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Also Rigby was trying at the moment to turn into idiomatic Greek verse the words: "The Days of Peace and Slumberous calm have fled", and this corroboration of the statement annoyed him to the extent of causing him to dash out and sow lines among the revellers like some monarch scattering largesse.
