30
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From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
a youthful male person
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
DECLINESnounUS /dɪˈklaɪnz/
plural of “decline” — change toward something smaller or lower
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
set up or found
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
GenenounUS /dʒiːn/
(genetics) a segment of DNA that is involved in producing a polypeptide chain; it can include regions preceding and following the coding DNA as well as introns between the exons; it is considered a unit of heredity
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
good-lookingadjectiveUS /ˈɡʊdlʊkɪŋ/
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
Goodloe
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From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
IRAnounUS /ˈaɪrə/
a militant organization of Irish nationalists who used terrorism and guerilla warfare in an effort to drive British forces from Northern Ireland and achieve a united independent Ireland
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
off-handedly
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From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
and nothing more
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
ParkinsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrkɪnsən/
English surgeon (1755-1824)
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
in the near future
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
rapnounUS /ræp/
a reproach for some lapse or misdeed
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
roomed
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From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
in or at that place or location
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
unheardadjectiveUS /ənˈhɜːrd/
not necessarily inaudible but not heard
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
welcomedverbUS /ˈwelkəmd/
past form of “welcome” — accept gladly
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The door was ajar and his rap went unheard at first.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
at the time that
From this reading As a matter of fact, though, there were only seven there, as Ira discovered presently when, having been welcomed by Gene and introduced off-handedly to the rest, he found a seat and an opportunity to look around.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Finally, a boy whom he encountered in the corridor set him right and Number 30 was eventually located on the second floor at the west end of the building.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading IRA DECLINES AN INVITATION Goodloe roomed in Number 30, Williams Hall, the dormitory nest to Parkinson on the left, and Ira wandered around for several minutes before he discovered that there were two entrances and that he had selected the wrong one.
you're
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From this reading Then someone called "Come in if you're good-looking!" and Ira entered to find the big room seemingly full of boys.
