Chapter V

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

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Horace himself refrained from active animosity.

later than; following

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility

From this reading Horace himself refrained from active animosity.

from appearances alone

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

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

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

deem to be

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

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

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

having lost your job

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

past form of “egg” — throw eggs at

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

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

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

set up or found

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Horace himself refrained from active animosity.

the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

plutonic igneous rock having visibly crystalline texture; generally composed of feldspar and mica and quartz

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

third-person singular of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

made tough by habitual exposure

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

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 Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

bordered by a line of things

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

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

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

a form of address for a man

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

not any; not one

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

an amount of time

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading Horace himself refrained from active animosity.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

express through a scornful smile

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

express in speech

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

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

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading When he met Roy he pretended to consider the latter beneath notice and did no more than sneer as he turned his head away.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

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

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Nearly a week had passed since the hazing episode and the beginning of the present ostracism, and during that period Roy had become, if not used to it, at least in a measure inured.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

at the time that

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

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

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading CHUB EATON INTRODUCES HIMSELF Roy had stayed to speak to Mr. Buckman after the geometry class had been dismissed, and so, when he reached the entrance of the hall on his way out, he found the broad granite steps well lined with boys.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading The smaller boys--the Juniors--were the worst, and they, Roy felt certain, were being constantly egged on by Horace Burlen and his chums, of whom Otto Ferris was apparently the closest.