Chapter XII · Victory Well Won

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

later than; following

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

plural of “aisle” — a long narrow passage (as in a cave or woods)

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

(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 As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

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

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

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

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

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

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

being joined in close association

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

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

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

recognizable; marked

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

being one more than seven

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

plural of “gathering” — a group of persons together in one place

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

usually; as a rule

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

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

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

of great significance or value

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

any art that invokes supernatural powers

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

plural of “monkey” — any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

according to the clock

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

on one occasion

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

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From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Like magic the hall began to fill after the doors had once been opened, and by a quarter to eight chairs were being placed cautiously along the aisles.

with low volume

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

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

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

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

From this reading As this was a meeting of particular interest to boys, as many would be admitted as could be accommodated.

in the direction of

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

up to a particular time

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

in or at the place that

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Others might be expected to climb to the outside of the windows and perch there like so many monkeys, eager to hear and see what wonderful things were done.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading It was guessed that there would be a crush, and consequently word had been quietly circulated among the families connected with the scouts, so that most of them might come early and get seats.

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

From this reading As early as seven o’clock that evening there was a decided movement toward the big town hall, where all the important gatherings were held, although it was generally known that the doors would not be opened until half an hour later.