used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
attendancenounUS /əˈtendəns/
the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
changelessadjective
not subject or susceptible to change or variation in form or quality or nature
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
the act of departing
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
half-past
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From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
how
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From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
a search for knowledge
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
invariableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbəl/
not liable to or capable of change
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
Mainland's
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From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
MaitlandnounUS /ˈmeɪtlənd/
English historian noted for his works on the history of English law (1850-1906)
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
arrange in a container
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
term of address for a man
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be ill in college rooms, how miserable it is!
create by training and teaching
From this reading Pack my bag, I am going down by the nine o’clock train.”
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “No,” said Maitland, in reply to the changeless inquiry; “in common room as usual.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If a man were in the condemned cell, his scout (if in attendance) would probably arouse him on the morning of his execution with, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Mainland’s scout called him at half-past seven with the invariable question, “Do you breakfast out, sir?”
