Chapter IX

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

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

later than; following

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

of short duration or distance

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

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

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

coldness due to a cold environment

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

provoking fear terror

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

lacking definite form or limits

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

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

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

causing sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

at any time

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

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

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

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From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

a half of an hour

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

showing warm and heartfelt friendliness

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

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

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

of a dreadful kind

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

having no employment

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

in an immaculate manner

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

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

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

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

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

according to the clock

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

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

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

above and across; more than

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

plural of “overture” — orchestral music played at the beginning of an opera or oratorio

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

plural of “puppy” — a young dog

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

plural of “response” — a result

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

for a short time

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

in a grave and sober manner

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

plural of “sunday” — first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Dinner was at one o'clock, a more hearty repast than most of the fellows needed after a morning spent in comparative idleness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

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

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

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

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.

at the time that

From this reading When Joe had taken himself off Myron felt horribly out-of-sorts and was heartily glad when church time came and, immaculately but soberly attired, he could set forth across the campus.

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

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After breakfast, which on Sundays was a half-hour later, Joe suggested that Myron walk over to the village with him and visit Merriman and see the puppies.

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

From this reading Myron wanted to go, for the day was chill and cloudy and generally depressing, but his pride wouldn't let him and so he answered shortly that he had seen the puppies and he guessed they hadn't changed much.

but in spite of that

From this reading MYRON LOSES HIS TEMPER The next morning Joe was as cheerful and smiling and good-natured as ever, but Myron wasn't yet ready to forget, and his responses to his room-mate's overtures were brief and chilling.