Chapter VI

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

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

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

From this reading HAZING AND THE WATER CURE.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

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

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

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

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

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

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading He was savage at himself for having been so easily caught.

large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

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

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading HAZING AND THE WATER CURE.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading He was savage at himself for having been so easily caught.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

at any time

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was savage at himself for having been so easily caught.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

the act of departing

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

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

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy

From this reading HAZING AND THE WATER CURE.

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

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

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

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

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

From this reading He was savage at himself for having been so easily caught.

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

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

immediately past

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

and nothing more

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

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

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading He was savage at himself for having been so easily caught.

an educational institution

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was savage at himself for having been so easily caught.

plural of “stain” — a soiled or discolored appearance

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

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

From this reading HAZING AND THE WATER CURE.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

a special situation

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

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

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

hard to endure

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

with vigor; in a vigorous manner

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

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

From this reading Frank studied his enemies from his lowly position on the floor, but could not remember ever having seen any of them, a thing that was not strange, since his school life had only begun that afternoon.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading HAZING AND THE WATER CURE.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.

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

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He noted with satisfaction that one of his assailants was at the other side of the room trying to stop a flow of blood from his nose, which seemed to be copious, judging from the stains on the handkerchief which had been vigorously applied.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, what are you going to do about it?" asked Frank at last, as his captors let him get on his feet.