used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Silence followed Tom's dramatic announcement.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
denialnounUS /dɪˈnaɪəl/
the act of refusing to comply (as with a request)
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
command with authority
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading Silence followed Tom's dramatic announcement.
ElmwoodnounUS /ˈelmwʊd/
hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Silence followed Tom's dramatic announcement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
impliedverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was unheard of.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
murmurings
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
retortnounUS /ˈriːtɔːrt/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
an educational institution
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Never, in the history of Elmwood Hall, had there been such an occurrence.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
in or at that place or location
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading It was unheard of.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was unheard of.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOM'S SILENCE There were subdued murmurings from every student in the chapel.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading An implied charge against one of the school lads--a serious charge; the denial on the part of one to whom suspicion might point, and the retort direct from another.
