used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
aroused or activated
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
bikesnounUS /baɪks/
plural of “bike” — a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
chapelnounUS /ˈtʃæpəl/
a place of worship that has its own altar
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
someone who is a detective
From this reading When they went out to drill, Dick Percival said to Jack:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
dismissedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmɪst/
having lost your job
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
being one more than seven
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading I would have liked to seen the fun."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I would have liked to seen the fun."
hazingverbUS /ˈheɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “haze” — become hazy, dull, or cloudy
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I would have liked to seen the fun."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
and nothing more
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
immediately past
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading I would have liked to seen the fun."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
not any; not one
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
the middle of the day
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When they went out to drill, Dick Percival said to Jack:
the time that has elapsed
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
Percival
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From this reading When they went out to drill, Dick Percival said to Jack:
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
repetitionnounUS /ˌrepəˈtɪʃən/
an event that repeats
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
rushingnounUS /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
schoolroomnounUS /ˈskuːlruːm/
a room in a school where lessons take place
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I would have liked to seen the fun."
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
slyadjectiveUS /slaɪ/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
up to a particular time
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
(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, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
at the time that
From this reading SOME OF THE BOYS AND THEIR WAYS The boys were awakened at six o'clock, went into chapel at half past six, had breakfast at seven, went through a drill from eight to nine and then went into the general schoolroom and were busy till noon, when they were dismissed to get ready for dinner.
which person or people
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
winksnounUS /wɪŋks/
plural of “wink” — a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nothing was said about the event of the night before but several of the boys gave Jack sly winks and it was quite evident that there would be no repetition of the hazing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Well, my boy, it seems to me as if you showed just as cool a head last night as you did in the afternoon when you stood in the road and directed the two fellows who were rushing down upon you on their bikes.
