Chapter V

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

frightening because of an awareness of danger

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

(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 The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

without doubt or question

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

carefully weighed

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

past form of “digest” — convert food into absorbable substances

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

move gently or carefully

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

plural of “editor” — a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

set up or found

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

plural of “manager” — someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

out of fashion

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

prepared and printed for distribution and sale

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

a person who represents others

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

examine minutely or intensely

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

only a very short time before

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

an educational institution

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

not in physical motion

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

a special situation

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading The Doctor was very thorough in all that he did, which probably accounts for the fact that, having perused and digested the news and editorial portions of the paper, he considered the advertisements, and with scarcely less interest.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

up to a particular time

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

precisely as stated

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)

From this reading RUSSELL EXPLAINS Doubtless Doctor McPherson’s copy of _The Doubleay_ was delivered to him absolutely on time, but the Doctor was always a busy man, and this was still very close to the beginning of the term, and so it was not until he was at ease in his very large and very old-fashioned green leather arm-chair that evening that he found time to scan the pages of the school weekly.

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

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

at the time that

From this reading In fact, as the Doctor recalled as he turned to the first page, there had been times when their frankness had been almost alarming; certainly embarrassing to him and the faculty!

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The Board of Editors and Managers were representative fellows and published their opinions--which were the opinions of their schoolmates--very frankly.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This was a thing that he invariably did with much interest, for the paper echoed very clearly the pulse of the School.