36
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From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
having companions or an escort
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
bitsnounUS /bɪts/
plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
didn't
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From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
Evan
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From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
your parents
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
foot-ball
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From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
furnishverbUS /ˈfɜːrnɪʃ/
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
the act of departing
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
HAZINGverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
Holden
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From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
JellynounUS /ˈdʒeli/
an edible jelly (sweet or pungent) made with gelatin and used as a dessert or salad base or a coating for foods
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
and nothing more
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
lullverbUS /lʌl/
calm by deception
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
magnificencenoun
splendid or imposing in size or appearance
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
most important element
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
engage in
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
Malcolm
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From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
Malcolm's
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From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
of an obscure nature
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
a brief written record
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
held or filled or in use
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
very small
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading THE HAZING Evan tore the note into tiny bits and scattered them under the table, something undoubtedly in defiance of the rules.
Warne
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From this reading Malcolm Warne had not returned, but that didn’t prevent Rob from taking possession of 36 and doing the honors.
a message informing of danger
From this reading In a lull of the conversation Evan introduced the subject which since the receipt of Malcolm’s mysterious warning had occupied not a little of his thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading After supper, at which the foot-ball practice was the main subject of discussion, Evan and Rob, accompanied by Jelly, went back to Holden.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Jelly was properly impressed with so much magnificence and declared that next year he was going to make his folks furnish his room just like Malcolm’s.
