Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

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From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

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

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

having a border especially of a specified kind; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

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From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

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

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

plural of “handicap” — the condition of being unable to perform as a consequence of physical or mental unfitness

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

manual (or mechanical) carrying or moving or delivering or working with something

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

lacking natural ease

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

having or revealing supreme mastery or skill

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

especially; in particular

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

a solid lump of a precious metal (especially gold) as found in the earth

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

possessive form of “ogden” — English psychologist who collaborated with I. A. Richards in designing Basic English (1889-1957)

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

in an open way

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

addressing an audience formally (usually a long and rhetorical address and often pompous)

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

in an original manner

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading In the house, as originally planned, this had evidently been a dressing-room.

the act of punishing

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

a facility where things can be deposited for storage or safekeeping

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

past form of “retaliate” — take revenge for a perceived wrong

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

regard with feelings of respect and reverence; consider hallowed or exalted or be in awe of

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One result of the adventure was that Ogden's bed was moved to a sort of cubby-hole adjoining my room.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

plural of “runaway” — an easy victory

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

an educational institution

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

in a softened tone

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Under Mr Abney's rule it had come to be used as a general repository for lumber.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

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

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

at the time that

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

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

From this reading Considering the various handicaps under which he laboured--notably a cold in the head, a fear of the Little Nugget, and a reverence for the aristocracy--Mr Abney's handling of the situation, when the runaways returned to school, bordered on the masterly.

which person or people

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.

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

From this reading Any sort of physical punishment being out of the question--especially in the case of the Nugget, who would certainly have retaliated with a bout of window-breaking--he had to fall back on oratory, and he did this to such effect that, when he had finished, Augustus wept openly and was so subdued that he did not ask a single question for nearly three days.