used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
Abinger
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From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
accostedverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪd/
past form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
anew
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
(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 ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
Bewicke's
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From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
blubverb
cry or whine with snuffling
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
ELEGIACS
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From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
Heriot's
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From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
Jan'snounUS /dʒænz/
possessive form of “jan” — the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
immediately past
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
lumpnounUS /lʌmp/
a compact mass
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
engage in
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
and nothing more
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
outrageousadjectiveUS /aʊˈtreɪdʒəs/
grossly offensive to decency or morality; causing horror
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
quadnounUS /kwɑːd/
one of four children born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
done under pressure
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
an educational institution
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
slapverbUS /slæp/
hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
Sprawson
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From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
That's
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From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
there's
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From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
TigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “That’s the biggest score off Abinger there’s been since old Bewicke’s time.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
vowingverbUS /ˈvaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “vow” — make a vow; promise
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ELEGIACS Jan was prepared never to hear the last of his outrageous conduct in the big schoolroom; that was all he knew about his kind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well done, Tiger!” says Sprawson before half the house.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
belonging to which person
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Jan rushed up to his study with a fresh lump in his throat, though he had come in vowing that the whole house together should not make him blub.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It cost him one of the efforts of his school life to show his face again in Heriot’s quad; and the quad was full of fellows, as he knew it would be; but only one accosted him, and that was Sprawson, whose open hand flew up in a terrifying manner, to fall in a hearty slap on Jan’s back.
