used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Only those of whom it was absolutely required attended lectures.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
eagerly desirous
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment
From this reading Only those of whom it was absolutely required attended lectures.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The doors were closed.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
courtesiesnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsiz/
plural of “courtesy” — a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The doors were closed.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
extendingverbUS /ɪkˈstendɪŋ/
-ing form of “extend” — extend in scope or range or area
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
Exter
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From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
fraternitynounUS /frəˈtɜːrnəti/
a social club for male undergraduates
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
gaietynoun
a gay feeling
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
HollynounUS /ˈhɑːli/
any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
Kindlings
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From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
leaknounUS /liːk/
an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
lecturesnounUS /ˈlektʃərz/
plural of “lecture” — a speech that is open to the public
From this reading Only those of whom it was absolutely required attended lectures.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
and nothing more
From this reading Only those of whom it was absolutely required attended lectures.
others
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From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
a raised horizontal surface
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
Randall
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From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Only those of whom it was absolutely required attended lectures.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
TensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Exter lads had been taken in charge by some Randall fraternity members, but it could not be said that there was a spirit of gaiety observable.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The doors were closed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Only those of whom it was absolutely required attended lectures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The others, not charged with the extending of courtesies to the Exter lads, hung about the gymnasium, waiting for any news that might leak out.
WITHDRAWSverbUS /wɪðˈdrɔːz/
third-person singular of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading FRANK WITHDRAWS Tense and anxious faces looked into those of Holly and Kindlings as the athletic committee drew closer to the platform in the gymnasium.
