Chapter VI

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Channing acted as ringmaster, as usual.

(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 "All right," said Young, smiling cheerfully, and lifted his hat.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

plural of “barrow” — the quantity that a barrow will hold

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

(astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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From this reading Channing acted as ringmaster, as usual.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading "All right," said Young, smiling cheerfully, and lifted his hat.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

a Protestant layman who assists the minister

From this reading "Take off your hat, Deacon."

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading "Take off your hat, Deacon."

-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

held up in the air

From this reading "All right," said Young, smiling cheerfully, and lifted his hat.

a particular point in time

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "Take off your hat, Deacon."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

by chance

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

on the contrary

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "All right," said Young, smiling cheerfully, and lifted his hat.

the person in charge of performances in a circus ring

From this reading Channing acted as ringmaster, as usual.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "All right," said Young, smiling cheerfully, and lifted his hat.

a person, without saying who

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

confined on all sides

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

carry out

From this reading "Take off your hat, Deacon."

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading Channing acted as ringmaster, as usual.

precisely as stated

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading To his surprise and, perhaps, disappointment, Young was not sullen or stubborn; he seemed rather good-natured about it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

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

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading HAZING The very next evening, as Young and a classmate named Barrows were on the way from supper, someone stepped out from behind a tree-box and said, "Here he is, fellows," and the next moment the two Freshmen, surrounded by a dozen Sophomores, were on their way to the canal.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Take off your hat, Deacon."