Chapter XIX

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

a state of great suffering and distress due to adversity

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

state categorically

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

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

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

without doubt or question

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

plural of “cold” — a mild viral infection involving the nose and respiratory passages (but not the lungs)

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

a widespread outbreak of an infectious disease; many people are infected at the same time

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

a boy or man

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

a formal association of people with similar interests

From this reading The one other was Mr. Guild, out at Hillcrest.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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From this reading The one other was Mr. Guild, out at Hillcrest.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

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

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

in a permissively lenient manner

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

moderate in type or degree or effect or force; far from extreme

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The one other was Mr. Guild, out at Hillcrest.

of an obscure nature

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

not any; not one

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

an event that happens

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The one other was Mr. Guild, out at Hillcrest.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

a strong line

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

except for; apart from

From this reading Not that any one knew it was Pete’s joke, save the quartet and one other.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

a musical composition in several movements; has no fixed form

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

detached by cutting

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

express in words

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

in or at that place or location

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But no serious illness resulted, and so we may leniently assert that no harm came of Pete’s joke.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

at the time that

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.

which person or people

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

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

From this reading PETE PUTS THE SHOT For a few days following the mysterious serenade on the fire-bell there was an epidemic of mild colds throughout the college; and as each fellow who had a cold was able and eager to tell--through his nose--what had happened at the fire-house, it would seem that there might have been some connection between the affliction and the midnight occurrence.

but in spite of that

From this reading When morning came the severed rope hung in plain sight from the bell tower, and although it told clearly what had happened, yet it threw no light on the identity of the culprit.