Chapter XI

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

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

in addition

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

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

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

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

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

gotten under control

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

set up or found

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

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

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

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From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

and nothing more

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

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 Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

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

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

small compact smooth-coated breed of Asiatic origin having a tightly curled tail and broad flat wrinkled muzzle

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

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

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

United States poet (1849-1916)

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

plural of “runaway” — an easy victory

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

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

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

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

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

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

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

possessive form of “thompson” — United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Hitherto he had been in a perfect barrack of a dormitory that contained at least twenty beds.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

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

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

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

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE RUNAWAYS I Jeremy, on his return to Thompson’s that term, found that he had been changed to what was known as the Baby Dorm.

at the time that

From this reading This was fully appreciated by Jeremy, and when he also discovered that his two companions were Pug Raikes and Stokesley Maj the cup of his joy was full.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.

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

From this reading Raikes and Stokesley were just the companions he would have chosen, short, of course, of Riley.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Baby Dorm was a little room with three beds, and it was a distinction to be there—a true sign that you were rising in the world.