Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

later than; following

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

anew

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

past form of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

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

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

plural of “college” — the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

under normal conditions

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

a state of being confined (usually for a short time)

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

a movement into or inward

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

plural of “hall” — an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

having an illustrious reputation; respected

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

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

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

not many times

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

continual and persistent demands

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

many times at short intervals

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

plural of “section” — a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

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From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading COLLEGE LIFE I passed my examination and resumed my place in the class, but I never tried district school-teaching again.

plural of “tutor” — a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The rule required the students to be in their rooms after supper, but it was almost as much honored in the breach as in the observance, and, though the skylarking which resulted from the former often brought the section officer up, those who had any tact avoided too close an insistence on the regulations, so that the students in the same sections commonly visited each other in the evenings, and not infrequently those from the other sections came in.

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

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

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

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

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

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

which person or people

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

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

From this reading Our quarters were of the simplest,--one room for two students, with one wide bed,--and there we lived and studied.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Each of the upper buildings--which properly should have been called halls--was divided into five sections, in effect separate residences, each being under the custody of one of the professors or tutors, who was responsible for order in the same, the two end sections of each of the colleges being an official residence for one of the senior professors with families.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Entering upon my junior year I had a room in the north college.