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Chapter 18 Class Day
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The clerk of the weather evidently has a regard for young people, andsends sunshine for class days as often as he can. An especiallylovely one shone over Plumfield as this interesting anniversary cameround, bringing the usual accompaniments of roses, strawberries,white-gowned girls, beaming youths, proud friends, and statelydignitaries full of well-earned satisfaction with the yearly harvest.
As Laurence College was a mixed one, the presence of young women asstudents gave to the occasion a grace and animation1 entirely2 wantingwhere the picturesque3 half of creation appear merely as spectators.
The hands that turned the pages of wise books also possessed4 theskill to decorate the hall with flowers; eyes tired with study shonewith hospitable5 warmth on the assembling guests; and under the whitemuslins beat hearts as full of ambition, hope, and courage as thoseagitating the broadcloth of the ruling sex.
College Hill, Parnassus, and old Plum swarmed6 with cheery faces, asguests, students, and professors hurried to and fro in the pleasantexcitement of arriving and receiving. Everyone was welcomedcordially, whether he rolled up in a fine carriage, or trudged7 afootto see the good son or daughter come to honour on the happy day thatrewarded many a mutual8 sacrifice. Mr Laurie and his wife were on thereception committee, and their lovely house was overflowing9. Mrs Meg,with Daisy and Jo as aides, was in demand among the girls, helping10 onbelated toilettes, giving an eye to spreads, and directing thedecorations. Mrs Jo had her hands full as President's lady, and themother of
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animation
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n.活泼,兴奋,卡通片/动画片的制作 | |
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ad.全部地,完整地;完全地,彻底地 | |
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picturesque
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adj.好客的;宽容的;有利的,适宜的 | |
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密集( swarm的过去式和过去分词 ); 云集; 成群地移动; 蜜蜂或其他飞行昆虫成群地飞来飞去 | |
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oration
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beaver
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behold
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devoted
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distinguished
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frenzy
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groans
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长时间或辛苦地工作( toil的过去式和过去分词 ); 艰难缓慢地移动,跋涉 | |
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v.猛投,用力掷( hurl的过去式和过去分词 );大声叫骂 | |
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eldest
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majestically
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雄伟地; 庄重地; 威严地; 崇高地 | |
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下狱,监禁( imprison的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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使受痛苦,折磨( afflict的过去式和过去分词 ) | |
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glossy
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bosom
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drooping
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privately
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tragic
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spoke
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n.(车轮的)辐条;轮辐;破坏某人的计划;阻挠某人的行动 v.讲,谈(speak的过去式);说;演说;从某种观点来说 | |
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envious
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rustle
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maiden
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aspirations
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强烈的愿望( aspiration的名词复数 ); 志向; 发送气音; 发 h 音 | |
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memorable
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sentimental
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orators
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prudent
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adj.谨慎的,有远见的,精打细算的 | |
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peculiar
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adj.古怪的,异常的;特殊的,特有的 | |
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pealed
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hymn
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n.赞美诗,圣歌,颂歌 | |
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lull
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v.使安静,使入睡,缓和,哄骗;n.暂停,间歇 | |
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repose
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v.(使)休息;n.安息 | |
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flirting
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v.调情,打情骂俏( flirt的现在分词 ) | |
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maidens
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处女( maiden的名词复数 ); 少女; 未婚女子; (板球运动)未得分的一轮投球 | |
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piazzas
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n.广场,市场( piazza的名词复数 ) | |
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hospitably
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亲切地,招待周到地,善于款待地 | |
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chamber
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gratitude
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graphic
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heartily
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鼻孔( nostril的名词复数 ) | |
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gushing
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