used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Will this do, Manning?" asked Tom.
Astro
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From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
a youthful male person
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
CorbettnounUS /ˈkɔːrbɪt/
United States heavyweight boxing champion (1866-1933)
From this reading "This will do fine, Corbett," said Roger.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Will this do, Manning?" asked Tom.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
apart from; not including
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "This will do fine, Corbett," said Roger.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
fourteenthadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrˈtiːnθ/
coming next after the thirteenth in position
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
gymnounUS /dʒɪm/
athletic facility equipped for sports or physical training
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
and nothing more
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
immediately past
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
ManningverbUS /ˈmænɪŋ/
inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place
From this reading "Will this do, Manning?" asked Tom.
mercuryball
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From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
Roger
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From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "This will do fine, Corbett," said Roger.
sauntering
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From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
showersnounUS /ˈʃaʊərz/
plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Will this do, Manning?" asked Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the far end of the gym, a group of cadets had just finished a game of mercuryball and were sauntering to the showers.
male cat
From this reading "Will this do, Manning?" asked Tom.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The three boys were in a secluded corner of the gym, a large hall on the fourteenth floor of the dormitory building.
at the time that
From this reading When the last boy had disappeared, the floor was deserted except for Tom, Roger and Astro.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Will this do, Manning?" asked Tom.
