Chapter IX

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

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

matters of personal concern

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

(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 This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

for the reason that

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

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From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

a loving feeling

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

plural of “compensation” — something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

being joined in close association

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

continuing in time or space without interruption

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

the best people or things in a group

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

recognizable; marked

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

disqualified by law or rule or provision

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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From this reading DR.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

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From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

divisible by two

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

plural of “find” — a productive insight

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

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

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

a young female

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

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

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

plural of “helping” — an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

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

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

water frozen in the solid state

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

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

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

plural of “meal” — the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

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

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

not any; not one

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

and nothing more

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

under normal conditions

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

above and across; more than

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

Identical; not different.

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

carry out

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

good at remembering

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

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

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

in or at that place or location

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

a special situation

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

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

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

make brown and crisp by heating

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

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

From this reading This is ordinarily a senior privilege, but Mary Brooks was disqualified because she was never by any chance on time to serve breakfast, and another of the five spent all her Sundays with friends in town, and so was too irregular at meals to take her turn.

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

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

in or at the place that

From this reading One can easily get too much of even a good thing, and the other three, not caring for the continuous responsibility of being "heads," gave up their places every second month to the juniors, who crowed over their classmates in other houses where seniors were more numerous or more tenacious of their rights.

which person or people

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There are decided advantages, connected with second helpings of ice cream and the possibility of having hot toast for breakfast, enjoyed by the girl who sits at the head of a table at meal times.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading EATON FINDS HIMSELF MISTAKEN There were only five seniors at the Belden,--a state of affairs by no means without its compensations for the juniors who lived in the same house.