Chapter VIII

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

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

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

having the limits or boundaries established

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

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

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

-ing form of “coast” — move effortlessly; by force of gravity

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

the activity of selecting the scenes to be shown and putting them together to create a film

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

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

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As might be expected, lessons had suffered.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

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

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

evoking or deserving hatred

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

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 “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading As might be expected, lessons had suffered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading As might be expected, lessons had suffered.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

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

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

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

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading As might be expected, lessons had suffered.

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

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

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

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading For two days the snow had been falling, and the coasting had been perfect.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Well, it can’t be helped now; hateful stuff, anyhow.”

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CUTTING THE LECTURE Polly awoke with a start and bounded out of bed as the rising bell clanged down the corridor.

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

From this reading “I knew it, I knew it; my Latin won’t be finished and the Spartan will be furious,” she exclaimed to the four walls, “but I did intend to get up early.