Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

highly excited by eagerness, curiosity, etc.

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

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

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

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

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a field on which the buildings of a university are situated

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

give encouragement to

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

-ing form of “circle” — travel around something

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

at every point

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

lower than previously

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

let fall to the ground

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

at any time

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

plural of “four” — the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a social club for male undergraduates

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

the number of occurrences within a given time period

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

the state of affairs that a plan is intended to achieve and that (when achieved) terminates behavior intended to achieve it

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

a school for students intermediate between elementary school and college; usually grades 9 to 12

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

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

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

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

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

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

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

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From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

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

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

becoming greater or larger

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

conformity or harmony

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

for more time

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

the force of workers available

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

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

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

not any; not one

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

above and across; more than

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

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

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

past form of “progress” — develop in a positive way

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

plural of “rally” — a large gathering of people intended to arouse enthusiasm

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

move hurridly

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

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From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

happening or arising without apparent external cause

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

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

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

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

From this reading Sometimes the rallies were carefully prepared ceremonies held in the gymnasium; sometimes they were entirely spontaneous.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

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

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

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

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

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

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

in or at the place that

From this reading On, on they would go, arm in arm, dancing, singing Sanford songs, past every dormitory on the campus, past every fraternity house--pausing occasionally to give a cheer, always, however, keeping one goal in mind, the fraternity house where the team lived during the football season.

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

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hugh was by no means continuously depressed; as a matter of fact, most of the time he was agog with delight, especially over the rallies that were occurring with increasing frequency as the football season progressed.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Instantly every one within hearing would drop his books--or his cards--and rush to the yelling group, which would line up in fours and begin circling the campus, the line ever getting longer as more men came running out of the dormitories and fraternity houses.

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

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading A group of men would rush out of a dormitory or fraternity house yelling, "Peerade, peerade!"