used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
(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 principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
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one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
ARCHITECTSnounUS /ˈɑːrkətekts/
plural of “architect” — someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)
From this reading IMPORTANT TO BOY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
BeechnounUS /biːtʃ/
any of several large deciduous trees with rounded spreading crowns and smooth grey bark and small sweet edible triangular nuts enclosed in burs; north temperate regions
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
blackingnoun
a substance used to produce a shiny protective surface on footwear
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
a youthful male person
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
Darlingby
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From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
being one more than seven
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
ENGINEERSnounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪrz/
plural of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading IMPORTANT TO BOY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
Gildrock
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From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
of great significance or value
From this reading IMPORTANT TO BOY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.
instructorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktərz/
plural of “instructor” — a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
and nothing more
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
quartermasternounUS /ˈkwɔːrtərmæstər/
an army officer who provides clothing and subsistence for troops
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
rebelsnounUS /ˈrebəlz/
plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
cut with a saw
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
in the near future
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IMPORTANT TO BOY ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
be dressed in
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He sad nothing, but merely saw that the rebels went to their rooms, as they had been directed.
which person or people
From this reading The teacher followed the eight boys who had decided not to wear a uniform to the dormitory.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The principal said a few words to Mr. Darlingby, one of the instructors, as soon as all the rebels had left the schoolroom.
a late time of life
From this reading He then called Bates, the old sailor who had been quartermaster and mate under Captain Gildrock for may years, who did any kind of duty at Beech Hill required of him, from running the steamer down to blacking the principal's boots.
