Chapter XI

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

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

later than; following

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

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

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

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

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

past form of “arrest” — take into custody

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

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

From this reading The reporters' story of the occurrence read as follows:

inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

never dying

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

at any time

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

opinion or judgment

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The reporters' story of the occurrence read as follows:

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

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

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

plural of “headline” — the heading or caption of a newspaper article

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

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

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

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

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

in an unhurried way or at one's convenience

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

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

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

plural of “maple” — wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

Recollections of past events.

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

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

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

not any; not one

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

an event that happens

From this reading The reporters' story of the occurrence read as follows:

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

a human being

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading The reporters' story of the occurrence read as follows:

recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading The reporters' story of the occurrence read as follows:

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From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

an educational institution

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

not moving or operating freely

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The reporters' story of the occurrence read as follows:

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

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

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

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

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

pass through

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading Two members of the school had been the victims of an accident and one of them had lost his life.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

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

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

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

From this reading After his eyes had taken in the headlines that announced the victory of the red, however, they were arrested by heavy type that announced a tragedy.

which person or people

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.

the words that are spoken

From this reading The first person who opened a newspaper intended to undergo the pleasant experience of allowing the lines of printed words to recall to mind the deathless moments of Ridgley accomplishment and triumph.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading MYSTERIES IN PART EXPLAINED On the morning following the Jefferson game, Ridgley School, somewhat stiff after the strenuous hours of struggle and victory, but feeling utterly contented with the world and more than ever convinced that there was no school quite like the one that stood on the hill among the maples, awoke and prepared to settle itself leisurely to the enjoyment of glorious memories.