Chapter XIV

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

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

(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 "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

Having no one else present.

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

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

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

for the reason that

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

the post of captain

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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 In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

set up or found

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

plural of “glance” — a quick look

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

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

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

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

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

for more time

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

absolutely essential

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

not any; not one

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

status established in order of importance or urgency

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

an educational institution

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

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

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.

on a floor above

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

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

From this reading LIGHT OUT OF DARKNESS Thankful was Fred for the Baxter tradition that gave to members of the First Form precedence in walking about the building and grounds, for because of it, he was enabled to let Sandow and Hal go upstairs alone.

at the time that

From this reading "I believe it would be easier than to give up the team--especially, when all the fellows are calling me a traitor to the school."

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

From this reading As he gave voice to his feelings, Fred had reached the hall, which, to his relief, he found free from his schoolmates.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "Oh, I wish father would let me quit school and go to work," he said to himself.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading In fact, he tarried longer than necessary in the basement, because he felt in no mood for the comments and glances he knew would be bestowed upon him, both on account of his having been instrumental in the election of his rival to the captaincy and his decision to give up football.