Chapter XXII

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

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

later than; following

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

(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 All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

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

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

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

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

carefully weighed

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

someone who is a detective

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

one or the other of two

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

at any time

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

a large medieval vessel with a single deck propelled by sails and oars with guns at stern and prow; a complement of 1,000 men; used mainly in the Mediterranean for war and trading

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

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From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

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

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

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From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

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

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

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

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

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

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

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

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

and nothing more

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

plural of “morning” — the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

not prepared or vigilant

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

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

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

superlative of “new” — not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

information about recent and important events

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

possessive form of “potter” — a craftsman who shapes pottery on a potter's wheel and bakes them it a kiln

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

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

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

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From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

plural of “slave” — a person who is owned by someone

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

reading carefully with intent to remember

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

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

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

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

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

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

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

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

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

under normal conditions

From this reading In the mornings there was usually Mr. Potter to be seen and Mr. Potter’s newest schemes to be considered.

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

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

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From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading GORDON BRINGS GOOD NEWS That was just about the busiest week for Dick that he ever remembered spending.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

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

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading And, after that, for nearly three hours, he and Harold shut themselves up in the latter’s room at the hotel and worked like a couple of galley slaves.

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

From this reading It would never have done to have allowed Harold to catch him napping!

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading All the hard work wasn’t the younger boy’s, either, for Dick had to do a lot of studying in order to maintain with dignity his rôle of teacher.