Chapter III

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

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

in an affable manner

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

later than; following

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

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

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During dinner he had begun to feel at home.

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

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

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

From this reading During dinner he had begun to feel at home.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

caused to show discomposure

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

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

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During dinner he had begun to feel at home.

the act of consuming food

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading During dinner he had begun to feel at home.

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

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

moving swiftly

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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 He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

set up or found

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

the act of departing

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

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

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading During dinner he had begun to feel at home.

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

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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 He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

engage in

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

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

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

moving to a position on a surface

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

-ing form of “review” — look at again; examine again

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

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

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

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

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

maintained at length without interruption or weakening

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

a cord or band of inelastic tissue connecting a muscle with its bony attachment

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

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

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading But his weariness and soreness hadn't kept him from eating an enormous dinner in the Dining Hall down stairs, any more than it was going to keep him from going to sleep in a few minutes.

past form of “weed” — clear of weeds

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

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

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

at the time that

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

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

From this reading He was tired as a result of the football practice and he had a lame tendon in his left leg which he believed he had sustained in his flying leap onto the hedge when going to the relief of Angel, and which bothered him a little now that he had stopped using it.

during the time that

From this reading A MIDNIGHT HAZING After the lights were out that night Roy lay for quite a while in his bed in the Senior Dormitory reviewing the day.

which person or people

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.

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

From this reading He had found himself at Mr. Cobb's table, which later on would be weeded out to make room for the football players, and had sat next to Captain Rogers, who had spoken to him several times quite affably, but not about football.