Chapter XI

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

From this reading A CHALLENGE FROM ST.

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

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

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

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

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

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

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From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

insect having biting mouthparts and front wings modified to form horny covers overlying the membranous rear wings

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

a youthful male person

From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

plural of “capital” — assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

take exception to

From this reading A CHALLENGE FROM ST.

without doubt or question

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

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

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A CHALLENGE FROM ST.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

plural of “initial” — the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

the literary culture

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

someone who risks losses for the possibility of considerable gains

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

on the contrary

From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

relating to or characteristic of people of Rome

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

an educational institution

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

in the near future

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

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

From this reading A CHALLENGE FROM ST.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

printing: cancel, as of a correction or deletion

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

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

From this reading The Beetle was a sturdy, but rather heavy-featured, boy of fourteen.

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

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

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

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

during the time that

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

a Caucasian

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

which person or people

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, it's Mellor," came the cry, so soon as the face of the boy from St. Bede's could be clearly seen.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEDE'S The two boys who entered with the "Beetle" were Baldry and Sedgefield, the companions of Plunger.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He wore the St. Bede's cap--dark cloth with a white shield in front, on which were worked in old English letters, "St. B.," while beneath these were three Roman capitals--"S. S. V.," the initials of the school motto, "Suis stet viribus"--"He stands on his merit."