touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
Baxter
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From this reading Dan Baxter was evidently much chagrined.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
chagrinedadjectiveUS /ʃəˈɡrɪnd/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Dan Baxter was evidently much chagrined.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
Dan
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From this reading Dan Baxter was evidently much chagrined.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Dan Baxter was evidently much chagrined.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
institutionnounUS /ˌɪnstɪˈtuːʃən/
an organization founded and united for a specific purpose
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Dan Baxter was evidently much chagrined.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Captain Putnam, I have not been fighting,” answered Pepper, as coolly as he could.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
PepperverbUS /ˈpepər/
add pepper to
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
Putnam
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From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Pepper stood his ground and looked the master of Putnam Hall squarely in the face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dan Baxter was evidently much chagrined.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Don’t you know that fighting is against the rules of this institution?” said Captain Putnam.
