Chapter XV

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

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

the act of giving something up

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

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

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

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

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

any utterance produced simultaneously by a group

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

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

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

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

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

joyful enthusiasm

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

steadfast in affection or allegiance

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

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

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

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

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

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

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

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

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

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

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

not producing desired results; wasteful

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

a message received and understood

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

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

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

and nothing more

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

inactivity resulting from a dislike of work

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

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

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

the middle part of June

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

absolutely essential

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

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

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

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

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

subject to a ruling authority

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

express in words

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

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

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Just now both the iron and the exuberance were relaxed, and David lay there in an abandonment of physical laziness.

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

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

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

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading By him, upright and attentive, sat the faithful Bags, listening and occasionally playing the part of Greek chorus (that is to say, putting in short, appropriate reflections) to a quantity of surprising information.

to an exceedingly great extent or degree

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

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

From this reading David was lying on his back under the big elm-tree near the cricket pavilion one Sunday afternoon in mid-June.

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

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

at the time that

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

a Caucasian

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading Both boys wore the white tie characteristic of prefects on Sunday, for both had got their promotion into the lower sixth at Easter, and were colleagues of the inefficient Manton and Crossley.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Those two young gentlemen, it may be remarked, were vastly relieved to have the burden of authority taken off their somewhat feeble shoulders, and David and Bags (particularly David) ruled the house with genial exuberance, and, when necessary, a rod of iron.