Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

(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 From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

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

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

someone who creates plans to be used in making something (such as buildings)

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

exceptionally bad or displeasing

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

give a benediction to

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

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From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

terminate

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

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From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

worth having or seeking or achieving

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

not noticed inadvertently

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

a quad with a square body

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

an opening that permits escape or release

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

in a sullen manner

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

the act of departing

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

in a tantalizing manner

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

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From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

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 From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

engage in

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

Recollections of past events.

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

above and across; more than

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

on the contrary

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

of or relating to British universities founded in the late 19th century or the 20th century

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

cause to flee

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

past form of “sketch” — make a sketch of

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

restricted to something

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

plural of “surround” — the area in which something exists or lives

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Naturally it was a rule, strictly enforced, that boys must make their exit from the fields by going through the Bramhall gate rather than over the railings.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading From my place I could see nearly all the red-brick wall that surrounds Kensingtowe grounds; I could see the iron railings which, at long intervals, break the monotony of the wall.

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

(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 Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

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

From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

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From this reading Naturally, too, this rule was sometimes disregarded, for the architect, whom I deem a desirable soul, had made the passage over the railings invitingly possible by means of some well-placed cross-pieces, which he sketched into his designs, saying (I imagine): "We shall have the lads climbing over at this point--well, God bless 'em--I hope they're not caught and whopped for it."

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading AWFUL ROUT OF RAY Sec.1 The following afternoon I was looking rather glumly out of a window at the broad playing fields which, in the greyness of a rainy day, seemed as deserted as myself.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Now the railings of Kensingtowe, like all places with sad memories, have an honourable place in my heart.