Chapter VI

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

in an alternating sequence or position

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

recite with musical intonation; recite as a chant or a psalm

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

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From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

(used of hooves) split, divided

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

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From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

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From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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 Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

affected with or marked by frenzy or mania uncontrolled by reason

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

the foot of an ungulate mammal

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

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From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

pretentious or silly talk or writing

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

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

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

not any; not one

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

past form of “pride” — be proud of

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

plural of “reputation” — the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading Chiltern prided itself on being different from other schools, and Chiltern had a game of football peculiar to itself.

a person who shirks his work or duty (especially one who tries to evade military service in wartime)

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

sharp piercing cry

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

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

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.

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

From this reading THE CLOVEN HOOF As Mr. Flaggon passed, one October afternoon, through the green door at the end of his garden, which led into Colonus, the air was full of voices that rose alternately to a frenzied shriek or dropped to a kind of monotonous chant.

which person or people

From this reading It was a more manly game than any other code, and developed higher moral qualities in those who played it.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading As Mr. Chowdler said, no shirker, no humbug, could hope to win laurels at the Chiltern game.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading For the first round of house-matches was in progress and reputations were being lost and won.