pupil
/ˈpjuːpəl/ noun C2- The hole in the middle of the iris of the eye, through which light passes to be focused on the retina.
- The central dark part of an ocellated spot.
Plural pupils
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The Wolf, having shown himself an apt pupil, said to the Shepherd, “Since you have taught me to steal, you must keep a sharp lookout, or you will lose some of your own flock.”
“I am sorry to see a pupil of mine displaying such a temper and such a vindictive spirit,” he said in a solemn tone, as if the mere fact of being a pupil of his ought to root out all evil passions from the hearts of small imperfect mortals.
“I’ll try to be a model pupil,” agreed Anne dolefully.
Phillips said Minnie Andrews was a model pupil and there isn’t a spark of imagination or life in her.
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