Chapter VIII · A Strange Encounter

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

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

plural of “actor” — a theatrical performer

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

(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 Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

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

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

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

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

have

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

cause to be bored

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

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

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

one or the other of two

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

at any time

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

a first-year undergraduate

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

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

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

come to pass

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

atmospheric moisture or dust or smoke that causes reduced visibility

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

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

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

a woman hunter

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

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

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

an affront to one's dignity or self-esteem

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

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From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

come together

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

make reference to

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

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

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

not any; not one

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

not one, and not any

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

an event that happens

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

plural of “recitation” — written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

part with a possession or right

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

action taken in return for an injury or offense

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

in the near future

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But the affair was destined to be more serious, eventually, than he imagined an occurrence of that kind could ever become.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

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

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

past form of “vow” — make a vow; promise

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

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

From this reading He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

(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 He did not mention it to any one, and he bore none of the actors any ill-will, for he well knew that hazing had been an established custom in many colleges, and that every freshman was liable to be subjected to the ordeal.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

which person or people

From this reading Several days went by, and Geoffrey heard nothing more either of or from the sophomores who had attempted to haze him.

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

From this reading Neither did he happen to meet any of them on his way to or from his recitations, and he hoped that the occurrence would gradually be forgotten and occasion no more trouble.

but in spite of that

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Young Mapleson realized, as soon as his passion began to cool somewhat, that he should be obliged to relinquish all thoughts of retaliation for a season, for none of his comrades would bear him out in any plan for revenge; but he vowed in his heart that there should yet come a day of reckoning between himself and Huntress for the indignity to which he had been subjected before his companions.