Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading "We mustn't aim too high," said Claire.

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

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

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

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

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

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

on or to one side

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

a shop where a variety of goods are sold

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

plural of “box” — a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

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From this reading "We mustn't aim too high," said Claire.

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From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

five-toed pachyderm

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

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

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

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

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

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

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "We mustn't aim too high," said Claire.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

plural of “kid” — a young person of either sex

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

immediately past

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

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

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

engage in

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

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From this reading "We mustn't aim too high," said Claire.

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

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

not any; not one

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

and nothing more

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

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

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

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

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

causing great physical or mental suffering

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

raise the level or amount of something

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

a particular instance of selling

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

an educational institution

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

the trait of practicing self discipline

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

possessing sweep

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

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

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

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

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

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

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "We mustn't aim too high," said Claire.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

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

From this reading "Lily tried it on last term, and it was no go," said Vivien; "couldn't make the kids shell out."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The school was racking its brains to raise a little money for the Prisoners of War Fund, and had swept aside as impossible such schemes as a bazaar, a pound day, or self-denial boxes.

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

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We mustn't aim too high," said Claire.

(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 "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"

a Caucasian

From this reading White Elephants It was Patsie's stroke of genius that originated the White Elephant Sale.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, they _are_ only kids," qualified Nellie; "and, of course, they haven't much pocket-money, so what can you expect?"