used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
any thing at all
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading I mean just shove things further back.
for the reason that
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
cobwebsnounUS /ˈkɑːbwebz/
plural of “cobweb” — a fabric so delicate and transparent as to resemble a web of a spider
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
don't
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From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
remove the dust from
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
every person
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
apart from; not including
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading I mean just shove things further back.
GypnounUS /dʒɪp/
(sometimes offensive) an act of swindling or cheating
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
initiationnounUS /ˌɪnɪʃiˈeɪʃən/
a formal entry into an organization or position or office
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
Jerry'snounUS /ˈdʒeriz/
possessive form of “jerry” — offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
and nothing more
From this reading I mean just shove things further back.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
Let's
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From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
LincolnnounUS /ˈlɪŋkən/
16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
a large number or amount
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
engage in
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
RAVENSnounUS /ˈreɪvənz/
plural of “raven” — large black bird with a straight bill and long wedge-shaped tail
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
an educational institution
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
scrubverbUS /skrʌb/
clean with hard rubbing
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
shoveverbUS /ʃʌv/
come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading I mean just shove things further back.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
a state of acute pain
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
sweepverbUS /swiːp/
sweep across or over
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I don't mean sweep or scrub or anything like that--'cause the dust and the cobwebs make it lots more romantic.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I mean just shove things further back.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This necessitated an elaborate ceremony of initiation, and an especially elaborate spread.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE RAVENS CLEAN THE TOWER The Ravens, now enjoying a pleasant distinction among the Lincoln students because of Jerry's suffering, the truth of which had become known after a few weeks to nearly everyone in the school, except, of course, the faculty, decided to admit more members to their circle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Let's us clean the tower room," suggested Gyp one afternoon, with this in mind.
