Chapter XVII

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

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

highly skilled

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

(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 There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

a quantity of money

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

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

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

terminate

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

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

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

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

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

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

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

possessive form of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

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

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

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

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

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

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

no person; not anyone

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

carry out

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

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

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

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

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

violent pangs of suffering

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

a written communication in a second language having the same meaning as the written communication in a first language

From this reading To-night the class was in the throes of a stiff bit of translation for Mademoiselle, and nobody felt inclined to break the silence.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

up to a particular time

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

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

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

at the time that

From this reading INTO THE LION'S MOUTH The Lower Fifth was deep in its preparation when Gerry entered the classroom.

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

From this reading One or two heads were raised at her entrance, but nobody paid much regard to her as she walked across the room to her desk, which was in the front row.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.

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

From this reading There was a certain amount of talking at times, it is true, but not a very great deal, and the little there was did not take place in general until all the more serious work of preparation had been accomplished.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading The Lower Fifth was trusted to do its preparation without a mistress's supervision, and, as a rule, this plan worked well enough.