Chapter X · Chapter 10

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From this reading 3.

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

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

plural of “boarder” — a tenant in someone's house

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

in a proud and domineering manner

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

one or the other of two

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

apart from; not including

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

not any; not one

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

a state of extreme confusion and disorder

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

an educational institution

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

move or cause to move back and forth

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

be seated

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a general rule, no boys were allowed to sit in any of the class-rooms except their legitimate occupants.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

the act of using

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

void of intelligence or thought

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

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

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading ERIC IN COVENTRY “And either greet him not Or else disdainfully, which shall shake him more Than if not looked on.”--TROILUS AND CRESSIDA, iii.

which person or people

From this reading Upton, expatriated from his study, was allowed to use one of the smaller class-rooms which were occupied during play-hours by those boys who were too high in the school for “the boarders’ room,” and who were waiting to succeed to the studies as they fell vacant.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.

but in spite of that

From this reading There were three or four others with him in this class-room, and although it was less pleasant than his old quarters, it was yet far more comfortable than the Pandemonium of the shell and fourth-form boys.