Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

not being in a specified place

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

plural of “affection” — a positive feeling of liking

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

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

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

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

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

for the reason that

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

a conference (usually with someone important)

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

the chief executive department of the United States government

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

a person responsible for the administration of a business

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

set up or found

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

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

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

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

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

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

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

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

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

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

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

widely cultivated as a groundcover for its dark green shiny leaves and usually blue-violet flowers

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

not divisible by two

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

by chance

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

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

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

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

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

required or under orders

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

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

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading However that was, when the executive body in consultation with the dean sent for her, they traced her to the Clouds' house.

precisely as stated

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

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

From this reading It happened that Miss Myrtle Villers had not confined her affections to Mr. Bartram Laws.

migratory

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

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

From this reading A daring escapade the evening before had brought matters to a head, and it was very possibly because of some suspicion that they might have found her out that Myrtle had made her plans to be absent on that afternoon.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The "student exec" had had her in tow for several weeks, and she had already received a number of reproofs and warnings.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

at the time that

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

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

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading She had been seen wandering about the campus with other youths at odd hours of the evening when young-lady students were supposed to be safely within college halls or properly chaperoned at some public gathering.