Chapter XXVII

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

(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 It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

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

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

several beads threaded together on a string

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

the post of captain

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

in a manner differing from the usual or expected

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

being one more than ten

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

past form of “ensconce” — fix firmly

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

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

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

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

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

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

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

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

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

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

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

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

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

engage in

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

a particular point in time

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

not one and not the other of two

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

on one occasion

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

and nothing more

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

above and across; more than

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

the act of punishing

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

a human being

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

no longer active in your work or profession

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

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

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

a place of inviolable privacy

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

an educational institution

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

a proud stiff pompous gait

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

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

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

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

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

in an unnecessary manner

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

subject to change or variation

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

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

From this reading Jan, too, was ensconced in Heriot’s, and quite unnecessarily prepared to dodge Evan at any moment, or to protect himself with a third person if run to ground.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

accept gladly

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

which person or people

From this reading It is only the Eleven who want to talk it all over in that sanctum of swelldom, the back room at Maltby’s, and only its latest member who has a tremendous telegram to send to his people first.

past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading Evan had retired to his house, and not a bit as though the school belonged to him, but with curiously little of the habitual strut (now that he had something to strut about) in his almost unsteady gait.

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

From this reading And then it so happens that he does not join them; neither does the Captain of Cricket, though for once in his captaincy he would be really welcome.

a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE EXTREME PENALTY It is not to be pretended that a cloud of live young eye-witnesses make quite so much of these excitements as the historian old or young; they may yell themselves hoarse in front of the pavilion, but the beads are not wiped from their heroes’ brows before the question is, “What shall we do till lock-up?”