Chapter III

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

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

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

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

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From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

in a brisk manner

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

representing a level of the highest possible achievement or attainment

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

past form of “glow” — emit a steady even light without flames

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

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From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

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

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

rowdy or boisterous play

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

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

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

and nothing more

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

immediately past

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

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From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

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From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

the light of the Moon

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

a radioactive transuranic element

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

a building designed and equipped to observe astronomical phenomena

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

above and across; more than

From this reading Twilight was settling over the world.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

thrust or throw into

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

a purple color or pigment

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

an educational institution

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

(usually plural) a fragment scraped off of something and collected

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading Twilight was settling over the world.

plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

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From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

plural of “spire” — a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

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

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

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

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

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

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

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

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading Twilight was settling over the world.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading The sun had just dropped behind the distant spires and tree-tops of the village and on Mt. Grafton, the sugar-loaf hill behind the school, its last rays rested on the spindley observatory crowning the rocky summit.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading The campus was fast filling with shadows, and along the streets and walks the lamps made lemon-yellow points in the purple dusk.

in a weak or pale or languid manner

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

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

From this reading Twilight was settling over the world.

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

From this reading In Manning and Trow and Lothrop lights glowed wanly at the entrances, but School Hall and the gymnasium were dark.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A MOONLIGHT PLUNGE Coach Bonner passed out briskly and the fellows, with much scraping of chairs and good-natured horseplay, followed.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Twilight was settling over the world.