Chapter III

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

on or to one side

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

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

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

put or send forth

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

provoking fear terror

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

a dish served as the last course of a meal

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

a room used for dining

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

past form of “emanate” — proceed or issue forth, as from a source

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

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

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

a feeling of liking for another person; enjoyment in their company

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

possessive form of “hamilton” — Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

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

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

offensive term for a person of German descent

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

and nothing more

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

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

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

not any; not one

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

occurring from time to time

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

uniquely or characteristically

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

a full supply

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

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

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

not financially safe or secure

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

superlative of “staunch” — firm and dependable especially in loyalty

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

the one or ones belonging to them

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading It hinted of displeasure; a displeasure which stopped just this side of hostility.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

a quiet or hushed tone of voice

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “The sophs and freshies in the house can’t see us for a minute,” Jerry said to Leila in an undertone as they were awaiting the serving of the dessert.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Aside from the warm friendliness of Gussie Forbes and her four chums there emanated from the other table of girls a peculiarly chilling atmosphere.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

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

From this reading LOYAL TO NO ONE In the dining-room at Wayland Hall that evening plenty of curious and speculative glances were cast at the round dozen of Hamilton’s staunchest children as they made merry at a special table which Miss Remson had provided for them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading From the next table to theirs the five Bertram girls exchanged occasional laughing signals and remarks with the distinguished little group of post graduates, seniors and one member of the faculty, the youngest though she happened to be.