Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

(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 "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

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

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

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

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

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From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST VANQUISHES THE SCHOOLMASTER.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

brought together in one place

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

made warm or hot (“het” is a dialectal variant of “heated”)

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

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

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST VANQUISHES THE SCHOOLMASTER.

brought about or caused; not spontaneous

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

involving the mind or an intellectual process

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

salty fluid secreted by sweat glands

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

refusal to accept some authority or code or convention

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

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

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

an educational institution

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST VANQUISHES THE SCHOOLMASTER.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

United States composer who promoted 20th century music (1896-1985)

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

the quality (as of scenery) being grim and gloomy and forbidding

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

not in physical motion

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

plural of “struggle” — an energetic attempt to achieve something

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST VANQUISHES THE SCHOOLMASTER.

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

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

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

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Mr. Parasyte had evidently obtained some information in regard to the great rebellion before he entered the school-room; for though he looked extremely troubled, he did not seem to be so much astonished as might have been expected.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST VANQUISHES THE SCHOOLMASTER.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

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

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

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

From this reading The boys were all orderly and quiet; the school room was as still as during the regular sessions of the Institute.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.

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

From this reading IN WHICH ERNEST VANQUISHES THE SCHOOLMASTER.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading He was admitted by order of the judge, and took off his hat as he walked up the aisle to the platform, wiping away the perspiration which gathered on his heated brow under the severe mental struggles his position induced.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "What does all this mean?" he demanded, with a sternness which we could not help seeing was assumed.