Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

later than; following

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

(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 The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

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From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

comparative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

the act of closing something

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

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

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

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From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

past form of “crow” — dwell on with satisfaction

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

a final climactic stage

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

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From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

conceived of or imagined or hoped for

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

at any time

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

the act of giving

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

-ing form of “graduate” — receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

sing with closed lips

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

and nothing more

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

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

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

and nothing more

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

above and across; more than

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

pull or pull out sharply

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

a future prospect or potential

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

plural of “rub” — an unforeseen obstacle

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

an educational institution

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

inflected form of “snub” — refuse to acknowledge

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

at a steady rate or pace

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

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

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

male cat

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If he could only pluck up enough not to mind it more than other boys!

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

(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 As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

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

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

at the time that

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

in or at the place that

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Aleck was at the head of that, and Tom tried not to think of the day when he would go; it seemed to him school would be like a boxing-match without gloves after that; he wondered if he ever _should_ get used to rubs and knocks so as to go on comfortably through the world.

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

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The hum of Tom’s schoolroom had gone steadily on all this time, and was busier than ever, if possible just now, looking forward to the few days’ vacation just at hand, after which would come the short closing term of the year, followed by examination-day, the culmination of all excitement to the graduating class.

but in spite of that

From this reading And yet he was sure, if the truth were told, they didn’t like snubbing and being crowed over much better than he, but they had a way of getting over it as he couldn’t.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading As for a world where people did not like giving them well enough to keep you in much danger, he never dreamed of such a possibility.