Chapter XXV

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

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

(old-fashioned) at or from or to a great distance; far

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

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

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

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

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

placed in a grave

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

plural of “burst” — the act of exploding or bursting

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

shop where dry cleaning is done

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

inflected form of “creep” — move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

(plural) the deepest and most remote part

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

withdrawing support or help despite allegiance or responsibility

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

someone who is a detective

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

command with authority

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a road leading up to a private house

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

apart from; not including

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

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

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

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

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

a soldier of the American Revolution who was hanged as a spy by the British; his last words were supposed to have been `I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country' (1755-1776)

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

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

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

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

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

defying expression or description

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

16th President of the United States; saved the Union during the American Civil War and emancipated the slaves; was assassinated by Booth (1809-1865)

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

the force of workers available

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

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

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a course of conduct

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

a person who travels by foot

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

with speed

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

-ing form of “rake” — move through with or as if with a rake

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

written matter that is recited from memory

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

United States bass singer and an outspoken critic of racism and proponent of socialism (1898-1976)

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a private place of education for the young

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

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

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

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

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

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

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

a three-sided polygon

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

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

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

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

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

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

From this reading Old Robeson was raking the driveway on the other side of the gymnasium; the Saturday cleaners were buried in the depths of the recitation building.

an old word meaning “from where”

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

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

From this reading Except for the indescribable roar of distant cheering, which came in bursts from the direction of the campus, or the noise of an occasional wagon rattling along the street, the green-turfed yard might have been some silent meadow afar from the haunts of men.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He leaned the bicycle against the gymnasium wall out of sight, and crept into the shelter of the high steps of Carter, whence he could command a view of the dormitories without being seen himself.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Never had the old academy yard worn such an air of silence and desertion.

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

From this reading ON THE THIRD FLOOR OF HALE BY following Lincoln Street and the path through the Seminary yard, Dick covered two sides of a triangle much more quickly than the pedestrian could the third side, the direct road from campus to academy.