Chapter XIX

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

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

passing reference or indirect mention

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.

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

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

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

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

preventing entry or exit or a course of action

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

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From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

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

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

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

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

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From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

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

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.

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

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

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

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

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

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

express in words

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

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

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

possessive form of “sids” — sudden and unexpected death of an apparently healthy infant during sleep

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

expressive of contempt

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

exhibiting or calling for sportsmanship or fair play

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

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

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.

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

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

male cat

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

not admitting of pardon

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.

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

From this reading FAIRVIEW AND RANDALL Tom did not reply to Sid's almost sneering allusion to the unfortunate fact that he was barred from playing.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It was a jolly crowd I was with, and nothing out of the way.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

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

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

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

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

at the time that

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

which person or people

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was little the captain could say, and when Sid went to Bascome's dinner, together with a number of the more sporty students, Tom and Phil, who were in bed, did not greet their chum on his return.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "What's the matter with you fellows?" demanded Sid, as he entered the darkened room, and proceeded to get ready to retire.

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

From this reading "You'd think I'd committed an unpardonable crime.