used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Indeed, he forgot about it entirely.
matters of personal concern
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ralph had intended going, for it promised to be great fun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
terminate
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
one or the other of two
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
else
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From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Indeed, he forgot about it entirely.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
first-yearadjective
used of a person in the first year of an experience (especially in United States high school or college)
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Indeed, he forgot about it entirely.
freshmannounUS /ˈfreʃmən/
a first-year undergraduate
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Ralph had intended going, for it promised to be great fun.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
gleanverbUS /ɡliːn/
gather, as of natural products
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
the act of departing
From this reading Ralph had intended going, for it promised to be great fun.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Ralph had intended going, for it promised to be great fun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Indeed, he forgot about it entirely.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, he forgot about it entirely.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading Ralph had intended going, for it promised to be great fun.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
kidnapingverbUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
-ing form of “kidnap” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
an executive officer of a firm or corporation
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Ralph had intended going, for it promised to be great fun.
purloinverbUS /pərˈlɔɪn/
make off with belongings of others
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
Identical; not different.
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
sophomoresnounUS /ˈsɑːfmɔːrz/
plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading This new turn to his own private affairs, however, knocked the notion out of his head.
two times
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWICE A PRISONER It was a peculiar coincidence that the freshman spread was to come off this same night that meant so much to Ralph.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading The sophomores had been wild to glean the particulars, so that they might in some fashion manage to break up the feast, either by kidnaping some of the first-year students, get possession of the president of the class, or else purloin the good things that had been laid in for the spread.
