the state of being absent
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
Alice
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
basementnounUS /ˈbeɪsmənt/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
classmatesnounUS /ˈklæsmeɪts/
plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
ELECTIONnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
being one more than ten
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
envelopedverbUS /enˈveləpt/
past form of “envelop” — enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
having the pinkish flush of health
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
plural of “form” — the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
a young female
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
gymnasiumnounUS /dʒɪmˈneɪziəm/
a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
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 unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
MontgomerynounUS /mɑːntˈɡʌmri/
Canadian novelist (1874-1942)
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
with speed
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
repairnounUS /rɪˈper/
the act of putting something in working order again
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
move hurridly
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
Sandow
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
an educational institution
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
semi-darkness
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
sportsnounUS /spɔːrts/
plural of “sport” — an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
possessing sweep
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Swept along by the rush of his classmates, Fred was unable to escape from them, until he reached the door leading to the gymnasium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ELECTION As captain of the First, or School team, Sandow was in charge of all the sports for the lower Forms, so that his command to repair to the basement, to elect the leader of the Seconds' football eleven, was obeyed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But he quickly took advantage of the opportunity, and in the semi-darkness, which enveloped the stairs, his absence was not noted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Scarcely had he started back, however, than he came face to face with Alice Montgomery.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading At the unexpected meeting, the girl flushed, then dropped her head with the evident intention of passing without speaking.
