used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
travel across or pass over
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
dilapidatedadjectiveUS /dəˈlæpədeɪtɪd/
in deplorable condition
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
Holman
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From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
LANGRIDGE
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From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
moversnounUS /ˈmuːvərz/
plural of “mover” — workman employed by a moving company
From this reading The lads swarmed over to surround the movers.
not any; not one
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
in other respects or ways
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The lads swarmed over to surround the movers.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
roomed
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From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
sofanounUS /ˈsoʊfə/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading The lads swarmed over to surround the movers.
swarmedverbUS /swɔːrmd/
past form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading The lads swarmed over to surround the movers.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
tenderlyadverbUS /ˈtendərli/
with tenderness; in a tender manner
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
TUMBLEverbUS /ˈtʌmbəl/
fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The appearance of the three boys, carrying a dilapidated sofa, as tenderly as though it were some rare and fragile object, attracted the attention of a crowd of students.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
in the company of; together with
From this reading LANGRIDGE HAS A TUMBLE Out into the corridor went the three lads with the old sofa.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading It was no easy task, but they managed to get it out of the east dormitory, where they had roomed for a year, and then they began the journey across a stretch of grass to the west building.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, would you look at that!" exclaimed Holman, otherwise known as "Holly," Cross.
