Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

have

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

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From this reading COV.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

the failure to obey

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

an agenda of things to do

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

usually; as a rule

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

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

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

in the recent past

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

go away from a place

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

plural of “loser” — a contestant who loses the contest

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

United States anthropologist (born in England) who popularized anthropology (1905-)

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

not any; not one

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

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

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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From this reading PATMORE.

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From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

one of four equal parts

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

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

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

estrangement from god

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

with the least delay

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

of worldwide scope or applicability

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

someone who visits

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

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

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.

in or at the place that

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

which person or people

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

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

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading WILDNEY “That punishment’s the best to bear That follows soonest on the sin, And guilt’s a game where losers fare Better than those who seem to win.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading At the beginning of this quarter Eric and Duncan had succeeded to one of the studies, and Owen shared with Montagu the one which adjoined it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Latterly the small boys, in the universal spirit of disobedience, had frequented the studies a good deal, but it was generally understood that no study-boy might ask any one to be a regular visitor to his room without the leave of its other occupant.