Chapter IX · The Ace

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

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading During the late afternoon another American arrived.

prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading During the late afternoon another American arrived.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading During the late afternoon another American arrived.

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

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

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

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

an occurrence of something

From this reading This, however, was not the case.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course this was not a very important event.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

a retail shop where medicine and other articles are sold

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the late afternoon another American arrived.

property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Of course this was not a very important event.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

communicated in words

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

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

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

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

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

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

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was not the case.

of great significance or value

From this reading Of course this was not a very important event.

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

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading During the late afternoon another American arrived.

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

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, however, was not the case.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

kept private or confined to those intimately concerned

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

a person who gives up too easily

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

an educational institution

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

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

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

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

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, however, was not the case.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

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

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.

precisely as stated

From this reading Of course this was not a very important event.

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

From this reading This, however, was not the case.

which person or people

From this reading A few privately expressed the opinion that Drugstore was a quitter, but, somehow or other, the boy’s frank avowal had raised him in the opinion of the majority, who sincerely regretted that so promising a pupil should be lost to the school.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Many of the students confidently believed that by the time another day had rolled around Albert would have so far recovered from the effects of his thrilling experience as to reconsider his determination.