Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

associated with academia or an academy

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

(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 His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

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

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

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From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

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

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

have

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

acting with a specific goal

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

the state of being split or cleft

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

something (such as money) given or received as payment or reparation (as for a service or loss or injury)

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

act in opposition to

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

plural of “delight” — a feeling of extreme pleasure or satisfaction

From this reading So he gave himself up to the free and untrammelled delights of living his own life.

the political orientation of those who favor government by the people or by their elected representatives

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

set up or found

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading So he gave himself up to the free and untrammelled delights of living his own life.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading So he gave himself up to the free and untrammelled delights of living his own life.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

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From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

archaic terms for army

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading So he gave himself up to the free and untrammelled delights of living his own life.

something that is lost

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

the force of workers available

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

offending against or breaking a law or rule

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

on one occasion

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

go across or through

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

an example that is used to justify similar occurrences at a later time

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

past form of “rate” — assign a rank or rating to

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

resisting control or authority

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

made compatible or consistent

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In his own case, he believed his own personal offending in the matter of Le Baron and Reynolds had been so extreme that nothing could counteract it.

relating to human society and its members

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

by or with respect to society

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

be standing; be upright

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

the dried stalks and leaves of a field crop (especially corn) used as animal fodder after the grain has been harvested

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

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

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

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

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

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

From this reading Once Stover had reconciled himself to the loss of a senior society election, he found ample compensation in the absolute liberty of action that came to him.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

not confined or limited

From this reading So he gave himself up to the free and untrammelled delights of living his own life.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading So he gave himself up to the free and untrammelled delights of living his own life.

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

From this reading It was not that he condemned this parent system; he believed in it as an honest attempt to reward the best in the college life, a sort of academic legion of honor, formed not on social cleavage, but given as a reward of merit.

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

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading His fierce stand for absolute democracy made of his rooms the ante-room of the class, through which all crowds seemed to pass, men of his own kind, socially calculating, glad to be known as the friends of Regan, Hungerford and Story, all rated sure men, and Stover, about whom they began to wonder more and more, as a unique and rebellious personality, which, contrary to precedent, had come to bear down all opposition.