used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading But there was only this one boy who had been afraid to go.
AloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some were in detention and some in the infirmary.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
attractionnounUS /əˈtrækʃən/
the force by which one object attracts another
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
for the reason that
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But there was only this one boy who had been afraid to go.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
a youthful male person
From this reading But there was only this one boy who had been afraid to go.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
clandestineadjectiveUS /klænˈdestɪn/
conducted with or marked by hidden aims or methods
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
compulsionnounUS /kəmˈpʌlʃən/
an urge to do or say something that might be better left undone or unsaid
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
detentionnounUS /dɪˈtenʃən/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading Some were in detention and some in the infirmary.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
divisible by two
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
excursionnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒən/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
a boy or man
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
Harley
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From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
infirmarynounUS /ɪnˈfɜːrməri/
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Some were in detention and some in the infirmary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
mostlyadverbUS /ˈmoʊstli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
not any; not one
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
nosesnounUS /ˈnoʊzɪz/
plural of “nose” — the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was only this one boy who had been afraid to go.
and nothing more
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
Rainhurst
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
SALVEnounUS /sɑːv/
semisolid preparation (usually containing a medicine) applied externally as a remedy or for soothing an irritation
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
an educational institution
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
and nothing more
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some were in detention and some in the infirmary.
in or at or to some place
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was only this one boy who had been afraid to go.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
look attentively
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were, it is true, somewhere in the school, other boys, but they had mostly remained behind under compulsion.
at the time that
From this reading A round dozen or so were of a type who never did watch football even when it was taking place under their noses, and they had played no part in that clandestine excursion simply because it had had no attraction for them.
which person or people
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading SALVE Alone upon the wide deserted expanse of the playing fields at Harley there stood, a picture of misery, the only fellow in the school who had not dared to go to Rainhurst.
