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From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
(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 The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
ChapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
Clarke
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From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
deem to be
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
damagingadjectiveUS /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
dinner-time
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From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
hockeynounUS /ˈhɑːki/
a game resembling ice hockey that is played on an open field; two opposing teams use curved hockey sticks try to drive a ball into the opponents' net
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
a form of address for a man
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
not any; not one
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
offendernounUS /əˈfendər/
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
From this reading If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
and nothing more
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
Pennimore
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From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
a human being
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
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 If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
on the contrary
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
an educational institution
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
required or under orders
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
in or at that place or location
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If the cup is not returned by that time I shall see that the offender is punished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
WATCHESnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
at the time that
From this reading GERALD WATCHES There was a sensation the next morning when Mr. Collins announced after Chapel that the hockey cup had disappeared from No. 28 Clarke.
whoever
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From this reading “It is only to be supposed,” said the assistant principal, “that whoever took the cup out of the room did so as a joke.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If the person will return the cup this morning, before dinner-time, I shall consider it a joke, too, although a joke in rather poor taste.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Pennimore Cup is school property and there is, as you all know, a severe penalty for damaging or removing property belonging to the school.
