Chapter XVI

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

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

(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 And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

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

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

a vessel containing liquid in which something is immersed (as to process it or to maintain it at a constant temperature or to lubricate it)

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

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

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

cause to be bored

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

take exception to

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

a boy or man

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

European freshwater game fish with a thick spindle-shaped body

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

a person who commiserates with someone who has had misfortune

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

plural of “covering” — a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

greatly pleased

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

the expression of approval and support

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

divisible by two

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

assemble or get together

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

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From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

the act of retaining something

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

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From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

a small worthless amount

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

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 At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

not any; not one

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

above and across; more than

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

move hurridly

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

an educational institution

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

move stealthily

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

marked by the presence of snow

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

drawn or pressed close to someone or something for or as if for affection or protection

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

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

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

in or at that place or location

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

male cat

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

a localized and violently destructive windstorm occurring over land characterized by a funnel-shaped cloud extending toward the ground

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

a rectangular piece of absorbent cloth (or paper) for drying or wiping

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

not sympathetic or disposed toward

From this reading And before he could gather courage to slip even one foot out into the cold there was a rush on the stairs and Chub, all blue pajamas and grins, was on him like a small tornado, had thrown the coverings in all directions and had dragged him out on to the unsympathetic floor.

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

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading A DEFEAT, A VICTORY AND A CHALLENGE It's a peculiar fact that no matter how glad a chap may be to get home he's equally delighted to get back to school.

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

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

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From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

look attentively

From this reading Jack bore down to see justice done and Tom Forrest, holding a bath towel about him, paused on his way back from the wash-room to watch and give encouragement.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

at the time that

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

in the company of; together with

From this reading At least, that's the way with most fellows, and it was the way with Roy.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Vacation seemed over almost before it had begun, and then, one bright, snowy January morning when the new year was but a few days old, he woke up to find himself snuggled under the yellow comforter that adorned his bed in the Senior Dormitory.