Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

in addition

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

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

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

a university in England

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

leaping insect; male makes chirping noises by rubbing the forewings together

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

perceived or discerned

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

inflected form of “expel” — force to leave or move out

From this reading Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

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

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

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

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

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

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

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

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

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

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

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

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

move something or somebody to a lower position

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

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 Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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 He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

changed in form or character

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

an educational institution

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

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

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

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

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

not in physical motion

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

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

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Mike did not want to be expelled, for many reasons.

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

From this reading Now that he had grown used to the place he was enjoying himself at Sedleigh to a certain extent.

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

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.

at the time that

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It is pleasant to be out on a fine night in summer, but the pleasure is to a certain extent modified when one feels that to be detected will mean expulsion.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AND FULFILS IT Mike started on his ride to Lower Borlock with mixed feelings.

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

From this reading He still harboured a feeling of resentment against the school in general and Adair in particular, but it was pleasant in Outwood’s now that he had got to know some of the members of the house, and he liked playing cricket for Lower Borlock; also, he was fairly certain that his father would not let him go to Cambridge if he were expelled from Sedleigh.