used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
AcademynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
Alton
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From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
ascentnounUS /əˈsent/
an upward slope or grade (as in a road)
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
celeritynounUS /səˈlerəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
concussionnounUS /kənˈkʌʃən/
injury to the brain caused by a blow; usually resulting in loss of consciousness
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
being joined in close association
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
every person
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
facultynounUS /ˈfækəlti/
one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
gasnounUS /ɡæs/
the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
gasolinenounUS /ˈɡæsəliːn/
a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
gravitationnounUS /ˌɡrævɪˈteɪʃən/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
GrubbyadjectiveUS /ˈɡrʌbi/
infested with grubs
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
illuminatingadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtɪŋ/
tending to increase knowledge or dissipate ignorance
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
JOINSnounUS /dʒɔɪnz/
plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
and nothing more
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
M'NATT
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From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
an amount of time
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
pitnounUS /pɪt/
A large hole in the ground, or an abyss of darkness and peril.
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
reappearancenounUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrəns/
the event of something appearing again
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
for a short time
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
sixtyadjectiveUS /ˈsɪksti/
being ten more than fifty
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
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 M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
teacher'snounUS /ˈtiːtʃərz/
possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
TEAMnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
a source of difficulty
From this reading One fine day there was trouble with the gasoline supply and one of the faculty members known as Old Grubby descended into the pit to investigate matters.
vantagenounUS /ˈvæntədʒ/
place or situation affording some advantage (especially a comprehensive view or commanding perspective)
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
vastlyadverbUS /ˈvæstli/
to an exceedingly great extent or degree
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
look attentively
From this reading A fortunate few gained points of vantage in time to see the teacher’s ascent interrupted by the force of gravitation and to watch his return to earth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Just what occurred down there was never known, but shortly after Old Grubby disappeared from sight he reappeared with vastly more celerity, and his reappearance was accompanied by a violent concussion that brought everyone rushing to the scene or to the dormitory windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The machine was connected by pipe with a gasoline tank set in a covered pit some sixty feet from the building.
a late time of life
From this reading M’NATT JOINS THE TEAM A great many years before the period of this story Alton Academy manufactured its own illuminating gas from gasoline by means of a machine in the basement of Academy Hall.
