used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
(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 His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
in a state of sleep
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
cognizancenounUS /ˈkɑːɡnəzəns/
having knowledge of
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Gall of course knew nothing of it.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
a movement into or inward
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
descend in free fall under the influence of gravity
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
filingnounUS /ˈfaɪlɪŋ/
the entering of a legal document into the public record
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
GallnounUS /ɡɔːl/
an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle
From this reading Gall of course knew nothing of it.
Gall's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
holidaynounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪ/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
of the present time and place
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
improvesverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvz/
third-person singular of “improve” — to make better
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
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 Gall of course knew nothing of it.
LambnounUS /læm/
young sheep
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
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 Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Gall of course knew nothing of it.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
by chance
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Mr. Lamb improves his Mind in Private.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
school-hall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
carry out
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
precisely as stated
From this reading Rather to the consternation of the first desk, though perhaps not very much to their surprise, Mr. Long brought a charge against them—that they had been smoking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
waylaidverbUS /ˈweɪleɪd/
inflected form of “waylay” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was the morning following Gall's holiday; and Mr. Long waylaid three or four of the seniors as they were filing into the school-hall after chapel.
at the time that
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His nose had been greeted with an unusual scent on his entering the chamber the previous night, when the boys were all in bed and asleep, but he was wise enough never to take cognizance of things that did not fall under his immediate observation.
