used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
in addition
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
Charlton
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From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
class-room
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From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
Clive's
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From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
correctingverbUS /kərˈektɪŋ/
-ing form of “correct” — make right or correct
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
cribnounUS /krɪb/
baby bed with high sides made of slats
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
one or the other of two
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
EXPELLEDverbUS /ɪkˈspeld/
inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
FLOGGED
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From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
Ralph
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From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
Ralph's
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From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
Rexworth
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From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
an educational institution
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
St
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From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was also known that Charlton was in disgrace--that he had been accused of stealing Ralph's examination papers, for the purpose of correcting them from a crib.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
a source of difficulty
From this reading The idea was that it must be on one of these accounts that the school was summoned--either Ralph had got into trouble, or Charlton was to be punished.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The order was received in every class-room, and masters and boys looked surprised.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It was generally known that Ralph Rexworth had been absent all night, and that a message had been sent over to Mr. St. Clive's asking whether the boy had been detained there.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading FLOGGED AND EXPELLED "The whole school to assemble in the hall!"
