All 12 Uses
principal
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Slammed, by Colleen Hoover
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- We were discussing stage four when the principal walked into the room, pale as a ghost.†
p. 125.7 *principal = most important; or person that is most important
- Principal Bass was a pleasant man.†
p. 125.8
- He was the type of principal who hung out in his office rather than the halls.†
p. 126.1
- Just like plump Principal Bass, she can't look me in the eyes.†
p. 178.8
- I recognize the principal, Mr. Murphy, speaking with two men I don't recognize.†
p. 272.8
- I'm the principal here at Chapman Elementary.†
p. 291.1
- Principal Brill.†
p. 291.1
- "Ms. Cohen," Principal Brill says.†
p. 291.7
- "I don't think this is funny," Principal Brill says.†
p. 291.9
- My focus returns to Principal Brill.†
p. 292.1
- "Principal Brill," I say calmly.†
p. 292.1
- Principal Brill's mouth gapes open and she shakes her head.†
p. 292.6
Definitions:
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(1)
(principal) most important; or person who is most importantThe exact meaning of principal can depend upon its context. For example:
- "the principal idea" or "the principal performer" -- the most important
- "the principal of the school" -- the person in charge
- "a principal of a company" -- an owner or person with controlling authority
- "the principal in a transaction" (as contrasted to the agent) -- the person on whose behalf an agent acts
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(2)
(meaning too rare to warrant focus) See a comprehensive dictionary for specialized senses in finance, architecture, law, chemistry, and music.