Chapter II

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

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

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

From this reading AN OXFORD SUNDAY.

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

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

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

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

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

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Do you breakfast in?”

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From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

a place of worship that has its own altar

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

every day; without missing a day

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Do you breakfast in?”

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

in or to another place

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

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

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

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

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

the act of departing

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

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

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

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

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

an indirect suggestion

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

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

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

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

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

a search for knowledge

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

past form of “jump” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

a city in southern England to the northwest of London; site of Oxford University

From this reading AN OXFORD SUNDAY.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

past form of “reside” — make one's home in a particular place or community

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

possessive form of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

term of address for a man

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading AN OXFORD SUNDAY.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

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

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

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

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

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

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

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

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

at the time that

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

the words that are spoken

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

a late time of life

From this reading On Sunday morning he woke to the words that, without the slightest variation in time or tone of delivery, called him daily for the three years that he resided in college--“Half-past seven, sir!

an affirmative

From this reading Frank, when he fully realized the meaning, answered “Yes,” and with a freshman’s energy jumped out of bed, and was dressed before the chapel bell began to ring.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do you breakfast in?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This was the scout’s gentle hint that chapel service was within half an hour, and his form of inquiry whether his young master intended breakfasting in his own rooms or was going elsewhere for the meal.