Chapter XII · Chapter 12

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

later than; following

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

(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 Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

a partially opened flower

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

the trait of displaying arrogance by patronizing those considered inferior

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

in a rebellious manner

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

set up or found

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

a component of a mixture that has been separated by a fractional process

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

in a furtive manner

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

large strong hand (as of a fighter)

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

immediately past

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

held or filled or in use

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

with reluctance

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

only a very short time before

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

an educational institution

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

A flat horizontal plane used to hold books or scrolls in a library.

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

in a shy or timid or bashful manner

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Monday morning found Margaret at the school-house nerved for her new task.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

in the direction of

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading One by one the scholars trooped in, shyly or half defiantly, hung their hats on the hooks, put their dinner-pails on the shelf, looked furtively at her, and sank into their accustomed seats; that is, the seats they had occupied during the last term of school.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

up to a particular time

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The big boys remained outside until Bud, acting under instructions from Margaret--after she had been carefully taught the ways of the school by Bud himself--rang the big bell.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading She did not need to be told which was Timothy and which was Jed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Even then they entered reluctantly and as if it were a great condescension that they came at all, Jed and "Delicate" coming in last, with scarcely a casual glance toward the teacher's desk, as if she were a mere fraction in the scheme of the school.