Chapter IV

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Clendenin,” was at the head.

for the reason that

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

a youthful male person

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

accepted or habitual practice

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

being one more than ten

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading Clendenin,” was at the head.

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

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

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

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

not liable to or capable of change

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

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

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

and nothing more

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

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 A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

a point or extent in space

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

most important element

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

comparative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

go across or through

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

for the most part

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

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

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

Identical; not different.

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

except for; apart from

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

an educational institution

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

language expressed by visible hand gestures

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Juniors had their own parlor, recreation room, library, reading room, game room and office on the ground floor.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

the act of using

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

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

From this reading East Hall, save for a dozen rooms on the third floor, was devoted principally to the use of the Junior School, composed of boys between the ages of eleven and fourteen.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

comparative of “wide” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A BOY IN A WHEEL CHAIR To reach the assembly hall, which occupied the entire first floor rear section of East Hall, just as the dining hall occupied the same location on the other side, Clif had to go the length of Middle Hall, pass into the wider corridor of the newer building beyond, turn left and follow the main corridor to the staircase.

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

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.

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

From this reading Mr. Clendenin, known as “Wim” because of his invariable custom of signing himself “Wm.