Chapter VIII · Paul’s Party

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

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

later than; following

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

-ing form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

being joined in close association

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

a youthful male person

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

the act of departing

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

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

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

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

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

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

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

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

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

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

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

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

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

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 The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

showing or characterized by broad-mindedness

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

in an essential manner

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

not any; not one

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

and nothing more

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

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

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

an educational institution

From this reading Indeed, it had only been at a distinct personal sacrifice that his father had been able to arrange for the boy to go to Rivertown High School.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

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

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

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

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

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

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

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

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

the act of using

From this reading “There’s no use in allowing a new freshy to interfere with our fun,” Socker exclaimed.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

look attentively

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.

which person or people

From this reading For a few moments after Harry’s abrupt departure there was a silence among the boys and girls who were planning the sleighing party and dance.

belonging to which person

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Aware of this fact, he realized that it would not be right for him to start out by associating with those whose parents were in a position to give them liberal allowances for spending money.

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

From this reading The real reason for Harry’s declination of the invitation to form one of the merry party, was the fact that he knew there would be necessarily some expense attached to the dance, and his circumstances were such that he was obliged to watch his money carefully.