Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

anew

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

(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 All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

plural of “bouquet” — an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

plural of “carriage” — a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

select by a vote for an office or membership

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

enclose with a fence

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.

plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the color of freshly broken cast iron

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

and nothing more

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

immediately past

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

the force of workers available

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

to, toward, or in the northeast

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

many times at short intervals

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

above and across; more than

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

by chance

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

a bar or pair of parallel bars of rolled steel making the railway along which railroad cars or other vehicles can roll

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

the season of growth

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

be standing; be upright

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

having a supporting base

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

plural of “surge” — a sudden forceful flow

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

cut a female screw thread with a tap

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

in or at that place or location

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

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

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading Just inside it, at the north-east corner, rises the tree.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.

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

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

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

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

which person or people

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading People stand up in the carriages, women and men; the fence is loaded with people, often standing, too, to see that tree.

a university in Connecticut

From this reading In front of the Hall is a drive, and room for perhaps a dozen carriages next the fence--the famous fence of Yale--which rails the campus round.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading All over the campus surges a crowd; students of the other classes, seniors who last year stood in the compact gathering at the tree and left it sore-hearted, not having been "taken"; sophomores who will stand there next year, who already are hoping for and dreading their Tap Day; little freshmen, each one sure that he, at least, will be of the elect; and again the iron-gray heads, the interested faces of old Yale men, and the gay spring hats like bouquets of flowers.

a late time of life

From this reading It is, perhaps, the most critical single day of the four years' course at the University.