Chapter XVI · Some Freshman Conclusions

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

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

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

a game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop

From this reading His basketball team lacked his presence.

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From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

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

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

past form of “cheat” — deprive somebody of something by deceit

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

at any time

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

apart from; not including

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

usually; as a rule

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

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

From this reading His basketball team lacked his presence.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

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

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading His basketball team lacked his presence.

full of life and energy

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

as might be expected

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

an event that happens

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

and nothing more

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

the act of punishing

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

an educational institution

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Jakey Bechstein was out of school for several days, but came back as lively as ever and making good recitations.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading His basketball team lacked his presence.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

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

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

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

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

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

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

(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 The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

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

From this reading The boys that had changed seats and generally “acted up” during the presence of the substitute were well rebuked and had to endure some penalty, the girls understood; but only those who had behaved ever mentioned the occurrence.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

which person or people

From this reading What had happened between the teachers and the pupils who had cheated in the test was, naturally, not known, except that every one knew the penalty of losing a grade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The guilty carried it off with bland ignorance or nonchalance and pretended not to understand any jokes at their expense.