28
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From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
Alf
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From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He tossed this aside, however, when the guest appeared.
arm-chair
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From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
on or to one side
From this reading He tossed this aside, however, when the guest appeared.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
CambridgenounUS /ˈkeɪmbrɪdʒ/
a university in England
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
Clarke
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From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
Dan
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From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
didn't
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From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
Gerald
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From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading He tossed this aside, however, when the guest appeared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading “Hello,” he said, “what’s the matter with you, Arthur?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
immediately past
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
lonelinessnounUS /ˈloʊnlinəs/
the state of being alone in solitary isolation
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
lugged
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From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Hello,” he said, “what’s the matter with you, Arthur?
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
RandnounUS /rænd/
the basic unit of money in South Africa; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Hello,” he said, “what’s the matter with you, Arthur?
Scholiastnoun
a scholar who writes explanatory notes on an author (especially an ancient commentator on a classical author)
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
sprawledverbUS /sprɔːld/
past form of “sprawl” — sit or lie with one's limbs spread out
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He tossed this aside, however, when the guest appeared.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He tossed this aside, however, when the guest appeared.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Gerald was alone, for Alf and Paul Rand had called a few minutes before and lugged Dan away to Cambridge Society.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HARRY GETS REVENGE An evening in the company of his roommate didn’t appeal to Arthur, and so after supper that night he went across to Clarke and climbed the stairs to 28.
what's
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From this reading “Hello,” he said, “what’s the matter with you, Arthur?
at the time that
From this reading He tossed this aside, however, when the guest appeared.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He didn’t look to be oppressed by loneliness, however, for Arthur discovered him sprawled comfortably in an arm-chair with the last issue of _The Scholiast_ in his hands.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Hello,” he said, “what’s the matter with you, Arthur?
