Chapter XV · Patron and Client

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

later than; following

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

(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 His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

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

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

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

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

confined by bonds

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

rid of obstructions

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

(usually followed by “to”) given credit for

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

a misleading falsehood

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

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

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

state of uncertainty or perplexity especially as requiring a choice between equally unfavorable options

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

worthy of imitation

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

plural of “exit” — an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

depressingly dark

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

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

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

lacking in or deprived of strength or power

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

without hope because there seems to be no possibility of comfort or success

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

plural of “horn” — a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

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

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

not causing anger or annoyance

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

belonging to or active during the night

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

a mistake resulting from neglect

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

approval to do something

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

a feeling of evil to come

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

problem solving that involves numbers or quantities

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

a property of polygons: the property of having equal sides and equal angles

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

someone who uses salt to preserve meat or fish or other foods

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

an educational institution

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

having scruples; arising from a sense of right and wrong; principled

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His record was clear of all sins of omission and of commission; but on the score of permission he was not so innocent.

the season of growth

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

a request to be present

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

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From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

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

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

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

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

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

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

at the time that

From this reading The spring term was but a few days old when Salter received a summons to present himself at the Principal’s office immediately after his morning recitation.

which person or people

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading He had a gloomy presentiment, as he dragged himself up the walk to his destination, that the long-deferred reckoning for the trap-door and the nocturnal exits through his window was now at hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Such invitations were not frequent with Salter, who, as we have seen, led a particularly inoffensive life, gave scrupulous heed to the rules, and did his work with exemplary regularity.

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From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.

but in spite of that

From this reading He went hopeless and helpless in the horns of his dilemma, forbidden by the perverse principle of school honor to confess the truth, yet bound to be credited with deception and wrong-doing if he did not.