Chapter I

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

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

later than; following

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

move towards

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading The Author Of “The Dodge Club,” THE “B. O. W. C.”

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading THE “B. O. W. C.”

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

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

shining intensely

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading THE “B. O. W. C.”

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading The Author Of “The Dodge Club,” THE “B. O. W. C.”

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading The Author Of “The Dodge Club,” THE “B. O. W. C.”

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

raised above the ground

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

every person

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

hissing and bubbling

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

brought together in one place

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

highest in quality

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

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

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

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

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

full of or showing high-spirited merriment

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

in a joyous manner

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

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 _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading THE “B. O. W. C.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Author Of “The Dodge Club,” THE “B. O. W. C.”

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

and nothing more

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

above and across; more than

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

an important or influential (and often overbearing) person

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

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

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

put into a recess

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

an educational institution

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

the season of growth

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

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

From this reading THE “B. O. W. C.”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

From this reading THE “B. O. W. C.”

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

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

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

From this reading On a pleasant evening in May the examinations were over; little knots of boys were gathered jubilantly in various places, bonfires were blazing, squibs fizzing, crackers snapping, and everything and everybody were as noisy and as jolly as possible.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading _The “B. O. W. C.,” with their History, Mystery, and Wonderful Doings; and how an aged African became elevated to the Dignity of “Grand Panjandrum.”_ AFTER the long winter session, the approach of the spring vacation had been eagerly welcomed at the Grand Pré School.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was only a short recess, and the majority of the boys would not be able to go home; but such as it was, its advent created the greatest delight.