used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
(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 "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
amidstprepositionUS /əˈmɪdst/
in the middle of; surrounded by
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
BickersnounUS /ˈbɪkərz/
plural of “bicker” — a quarrel about petty points
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
continue a certain state, condition, or activity
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
diminishedadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃt/
impaired by diminution
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
a movement into or inward
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
folliesnounUS /ˈfɑːliz/
a revue with elaborate costuming
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
juniorsnounUS /ˈdʒuːnjərz/
plural of “junior” — term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
not any; not one
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He understood why Mr Bickers was there, and why the place was so silent.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
prospectsnounUS /ˈprɑːspekts/
plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
Railsford
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From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
reignedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “reign” — have sovereign power
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
ShellnounUS /ʃel/
ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He understood why Mr Bickers was there, and why the place was so silent.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He understood why Mr Bickers was there, and why the place was so silent.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
in or at that place or location
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
up to a particular time
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading He understood why Mr Bickers was there, and why the place was so silent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I shall remain in the house till Mr Railsford returns, and report what has occurred to him."
at the time that
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When half an hour later the Master of the Shell, full of his athletic prospects, returned to his quarters, he was gratified as well as surprised by the dead silence which reigned, His astonishment was by no means diminished when on entering the common room he encountered Mr Bickers pacing up and down the floor amidst the scared juniors there assembled.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He understood why Mr Bickers was there, and why the place was so silent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Railsford, with all his follies, was a man of quick perception, and took in the whole situation at a glance.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Now go, all of you, to your studies, and continue your preparation.
