Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

be present or associated with an event or entity

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

the mathematics of generalized arithmetical operations

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

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

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

an architectural product or work

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

an alloy of copper and tin and sometimes other elements; also any copper-base alloy containing other elements in place of tin

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

the person or thing chosen or selected

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

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From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

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

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

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

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

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

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

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

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

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

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

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

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

a recognition of meritorious service

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

the force of workers available

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

not any; not one

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

plural of “object” — a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

poke or thrust abruptly

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

an educational institution

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

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

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

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

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.

plural of “use” — the act of using

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

past form of “view” — deem to be

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was Jim’s first visit to the field, although he had often viewed it from afar.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Crofton was proud of those men and the bronze tablet beside the doorway was one of the first objects exhibited to visitors.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

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

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

at the time that

From this reading POKE USES TACT Jim kept his promise; in fact, he was given no choice in the matter, for Poke was waiting for him on the steps of Academy Hall when he emerged from his algebra recitation the next afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Their way took them past the front of Memorial Hall, a small building of Grecian architecture presented to the school by graduates in honor of four Croftonians who had lost their lives in the war with Spain.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Jeffrey had agreed to accompany them to the field, but as he didn’t show up they started along without him.