Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

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

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

having a high state of culture and development both social and technological

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

set up or found

From this reading Among these Corder found a temporary shelter.

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From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

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

From this reading He only partially succeeded.

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

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

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

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

on one occasion

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

and nothing more

From this reading He only partially succeeded.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading He only partially succeeded.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

reject outright and bluntly

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

take up or begin anew

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

in a serious manner

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger

From this reading Among these Corder found a temporary shelter.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

not in physical motion

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading He only partially succeeded.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Among these Corder found a temporary shelter.

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

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Among these Corder found a temporary shelter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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

From this reading Corder had taken advantage of the general excitement attending the escapade of the juniors to return to his own quarters and attempt once more to resume the privileges of ordinary civilised life.

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

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

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

From this reading Still less did another little rebuff, which happened a few days later.

which person or people

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Two or three boys, among whom was Fullerton, who were getting sick of the present state of affairs and longing for football once more, had begun seriously to doubt what advantage was coming to themselves or any one else by the strike.