Chapter III

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

past form of “accommodate” — be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

later than; following

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

in addition

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

plural of “beam” — a signal transmitted along a narrow path; guides airplane pilots in darkness or bad weather

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

plural of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

without deviation

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

being one more than seven

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

one or the other of two

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

divisible by two

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

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From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

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

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

inadequate in amount or degree

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a form of address for a man

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

held or filled or in use

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

and nothing more

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

apply a heavy coat to

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

express in words

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

an educational institution

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

coming next after the sixteenth in position

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

that is looked for

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

spaced apart

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Seats at tables bearing even numbers were much sought after since those were the ones lacking, as one might say, local government.

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

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

in contrast with the fact that

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.

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

From this reading At the head of each of the eight tables along the farther wall sat a faculty member; in Wyndham School parlance, a “fac”; and his surveillance included not only the board at which he sat but also the one directly across from it.

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From this reading On either side, like soldiers on parade, eight white-draped tables were spaced.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading “LOVEY” McKNIGHT The dining hall occupied the ground floor of the rear section of West Hall, a spacious room of oak beams and rough gray plaster, of paneled walls and many high windows.

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

From this reading There was, also, a seventeenth table, but this was in the corner beyond the door that led to Middle Hall, and, whereas the other tables held twelve persons each, the seventeenth accommodated only Doctor Wyndham; Mr. Frost, his assistant; Miss Coles, the secretary; and Mrs. Flood, Junior School matron.