Chapter XIX

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

(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 Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

any person at all

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

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

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But Dr. Churchill won his contention, and the episode became a closed one.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

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

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading But Dr. Churchill won his contention, and the episode became a closed one.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

a point asserted as part of an argument

From this reading But Dr. Churchill won his contention, and the episode became a closed one.

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

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

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From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

command with authority

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

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From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading But Dr. Churchill won his contention, and the episode became a closed one.

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

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

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

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From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

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

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

and nothing more

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

past form of “leak” — tell anonymously

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

with respect to material aspects

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

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

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

not any; not one

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

possessive form of “proctor” — someone who supervises (an examination)

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

on the contrary

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

express in words

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

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From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

in a grave and sedate manner

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

express in words

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Just how the news leaked out no one could say, but such things do become known, more or less, in all colleges, and it was common rumor that the proctor and the president had differed materially on the point of making Tom tell.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

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

From this reading But nothing came of it, and though at chapel Dr. Churchill spoke rather solemnly on “duty” he made no direct reference to anyone.

male cat

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

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From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.

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

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

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

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading But Dr. Churchill won his contention, and the episode became a closed one.

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

From this reading Tom was not summoned to the proctor’s office, for which he was duly thankful, not that he felt that he would have betrayed Shambler, but he did not like to be cross-questioned.

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

From this reading THE TRY-OUTS There must have been rather a strenuous time between Dr. Churchill and Proctor Zane early the next morning--a discussion concerning college ethics that, as Tom learned later, had a bearing on his own case.