used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
Bert
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
the act of breaking something
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
declareverbUS /dɪˈkler/
state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
a boy or man
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
gas-fixture
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Put out that light, Plebe,” said he.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
jerkverbUS /dʒɜːrk/
pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
and nothing more
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Put out that light, Plebe,” said he.
engage in
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
be obedient to
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Put out that light, Plebe,” said he.
overcoatnounUS /ˈoʊvərkoʊt/
a heavy coat worn over clothes in winter
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
Plebenoun
a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading “Put out that light, Plebe,” said he.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “Put out that light, Plebe,” said he.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
an educational institution
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
sentry's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
spitefullyadverb
in a maliciously spiteful manner
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Put out that light, Plebe,” said he.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
a special situation
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
push forcefully
From this reading “I declare, Bert——” Just then the door opened and the sentry thrust his head into the room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
tolerablyadverb
in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading “Catch hold of that gas-fixture and jerk it out of the wall,” exclaimed Don, as Bert hastened to obey the sentry’s order.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading “I wonder if a fellow can make a move in any direction without breaking some of the numerous rules of this school and being reported for it,” said Don, throwing his overcoat and cap spitefully down upon the bed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Two reports in one night make a tolerably bad showing, the first thing you know.”
