used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
alternationnounUS /ˈɔːltərneɪʃən/
successive change from one thing or state to another and back again
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
BirdieverbUS /ˈbɜːrdi/
shoot in one stroke under par
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
boy'snounUS /bɔɪz/
possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
burdenedadjectiveUS /ˈbɜːrdənd/
bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
complaintnounUS /kəmˈpleɪnt/
an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
D'snounUS /diːz/
possessive form of “d” — a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
E'snounUS /iːz/
possessive form of “e” — a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
enclosedadjectiveUS /enˈkloʊzd/
closed in or surrounded or included within
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
Fowle
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From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
the act of giving
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
HONKverbUS /hɑːŋk/
make a loud noise
From this reading HONK!
a social unit living together
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
of the present time and place
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
a message received and understood
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
in like or similar manner
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
a brief written record
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
past form of “print” — put into print
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
reprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈhensəbəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
an educational institution
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
Seaton
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From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
the season of growth
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
the act of testing something
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Fowle household was burdened with sorrow during the six days which Birdie spent at home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The day after Birdie Fowle reached home for the spring recess, a letter arrived from the Seaton authorities containing a printed blank, filled in with an alternation of D’s and E’s.
withdrawverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔː/
pull back or move away or backward
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was likewise enclosed a short note from the school secretary, giving the startling information that the boy’s conduct in the dormitory had been so reprehensible that he would not be permitted to return except on trial from day to day; and that any further complaint from his dormitory master would be followed by immediate notice to withdraw.
