Chapter VI

later than; following

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

(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 There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

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

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

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From this reading THE GUIDE CUP “Bet-ty!” called Gerry.

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From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading THE GUIDE CUP “Bet-ty!” called Gerry.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading THE GUIDE CUP “Bet-ty!” called Gerry.

marked by features of the immediate and usually discounted past

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading They were friends now.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

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From this reading THE GUIDE CUP “Bet-ty!” called Gerry.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading THE GUIDE CUP “Bet-ty!” called Gerry.

plural of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

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

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

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

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

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

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

a particular point in time

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading They were friends now.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

by chance

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

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

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

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From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

having a supporting base

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

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From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

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

From this reading THE GUIDE CUP “Bet-ty!” called Gerry.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

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

From this reading They were friends now.

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

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

past form of “troop” — march in a procession

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

precisely as stated

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Their liking for each other, perhaps, had dated from the very first moment they had met; but their friendship had begun after Sybil’s evening visit to the dormitory on the first night of term.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading For Gerry had taken up the rôle of protector that evening in her quick, impulsive way.

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

From this reading They were friends now.

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

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading There had been something in the lonely look of Betty, left standing in the middle of the floor of the Oak Room as the Guides had all trooped out, which had appealed to the youngest Guide of the company.