Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

anew

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

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

From this reading AN UGLY DUCKLING.

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

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

from appearances alone

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

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

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

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

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

happiness felt in a secure relationship

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

past form of “devour” — destroy completely

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

flesh of a young domestic duck

From this reading AN UGLY DUCKLING.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

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

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

set up or found

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

plural of “good” — benefit

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

informal terms for a meal

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

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

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

hear with intention

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

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 "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

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

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

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

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

go across or through

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

plural of “passage” — the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

an educational institution

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

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

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

inflected form of “strew” — spread by scattering ("straw" is archaic)

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

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

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of twelve and one

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

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

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

create by training and teaching

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

displeasing to the senses

From this reading AN UGLY DUCKLING.

past form of “unpack” — remove from its packing

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

precisely as stated

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

past form of “wander” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

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

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

(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 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.

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

From this reading "They had not been out of the egg long, and were very saucy.

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

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

during the time that

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading It was the first day of term, and Melchester School presented a general appearance of being unpacked and put together again, as though the whole institution had been sent out of town for the holidays, and had returned by goods train late on the previous evening.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The passages were strewn with the contents of boxes belonging to late comers; new boys wandered about, apparently searching for something which they never found; while the old stagers exchanged noisy greetings, devoured each other's "grub," and discussed the prospects of the coming thirteen weeks which they must pass together before the commencement of the summer vacation.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading 'Listen, friend,' said one of them to the duckling, 'you are so ugly that we like you very well.'"--_The Ugly Duckling_.