Chapter VIII

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

From this reading FEBRUARY RUSHING Mademoiselle was a prophet.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

react verbally

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

feeling shame or guilt or embarrassment or remorse

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

the 2nd letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

past form of “caricature” — represent in or produce a caricature of

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

-ing form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

lacking honor or integrity; deserving dishonor

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

to an exceptional degree

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

put to death as punishment

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading FEBRUARY RUSHING Mademoiselle was a prophet.

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From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

marked with or divided into degrees

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

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From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

having or exercising influence or power

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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 He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading FEBRUARY RUSHING Mademoiselle was a prophet.

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From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

on one occasion

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

a human being

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

an authoritative person who divines the future

From this reading FEBRUARY RUSHING Mademoiselle was a prophet.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

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

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading FEBRUARY RUSHING Mademoiselle was a prophet.

an educational institution

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

the 18th letter of the Greek alphabet

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a male human offspring

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

English inventor and pioneer in photography who published the first book illustrated with photographs (1800-1877)

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

express in words

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

up to a particular time

From this reading In fact, though he was ashamed to confess it, he had not once thought of that as a consequence of his act, until he had received Mademoiselle’s letter.

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

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

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

From this reading FEBRUARY RUSHING Mademoiselle was a prophet.

having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

at the time that

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading He offered an apology to every teacher caricatured, both for the personal affront and for his own error as regarded influence and example, and explained that, when he had refused to answer Mr. Talbot on the ground that it was dishonourable to tell tales, he had been led by a desire to amuse his Beta Sigma brothers--not in the least by a wish to turn suspicion on any other person.

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

From this reading Her letter to Marquis brought back a prompt reply, addressed to the principal of the Marston High School, and confessing that the “Fool-killer,” though it had been executed in the Beta Sigma fraternity house, was every stroke his work and entirely his fault.

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

From this reading The communication was frank and manly; Marquis Granville was president of the class which would be graduated from Marston in June; his record as a student had been exceptionally brilliant up to this time; and he was the son of a wealthy, influential citizen.