Chapter XIV · A Silent Declaration of Hostility

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

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

later than; following

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

(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 Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

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

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

a loud resonant repeating noise

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

-ing form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

past form of “deplore” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

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

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

according to the clock

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

not arrogant or presuming

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

in a serious manner

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

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

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

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

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

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

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

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

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

plural of “traveler” — a person who changes location

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

being five more than twenty

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

any plant of the genus Veronica

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

precisely as stated

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

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

From this reading “What was that?”

(European mythology) a supernatural smith and king of the elves; identified with Norse Volund

From this reading Not very long after the Five Travelers returned to Wayland Hall the half-past ten o’clock bell sounded.

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

From this reading For fully twenty-five minutes after the penetrating clang of the house bell had ceased, sound of voices and light footsteps in the hall indicated that a few students, at least, were not taking the ten-thirty rule very seriously.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What was that?”

at the time that

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.

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

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Desirous of complying with the rules of the college from the start, they had prepared for sleep in much greater haste than usual, a proceeding which Veronica deplored most of all.

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

From this reading Accustomed to making leisurely preparations for retiring, she had known beforehand that this would be her chief annoyance when at college.