Chapter VII

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

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

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

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

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

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

rid of obstructions

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

not invading healthy tissue

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

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From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

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From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

a quick look

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

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

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

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

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading But it was around the school that the fellows were best able to judge of its depth.

and nothing more

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

immediately past

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

engage in

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

United States satirical novelist and literary critic (1912-1989)

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

leave undone or leave out

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

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

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

plural of “path” — a course of conduct

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

the possibility of future success

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

except for; apart from

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

an educational institution

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

moving with great haste

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

past form of “shovel” — dig with or as if with a shovel

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

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

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

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

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

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

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

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

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

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

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

with valor; in a valiant manner

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

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

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

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

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

at the time that

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

a Caucasian

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

belonging to which person

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading THE SNOW BATTLE The snow held off that winter until the last week in January.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Of course, Mr. McCarthy, the janitor, whose real name was Owen, and not McCarthy at all, fought valiantly with his helpers to keep the paths clear, but just as fast as they shoveled snow away, more fell.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading Then, as though to make up for its neglect, it came down steadily for three days together and covered the Prospect and the Yard two feet deep.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Of course, I don’t mean that the snow confined its attentions to the vicinity of the school; the world was white as far as one could see, save on the Sound; and there were days when you couldn’t catch a glimpse of that for the scurrying flakes.