Chapter III

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

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

later than; following

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

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

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

plural of “cake” — a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

plural of “chop” — the irregular motion of waves (usually caused by wind blowing in a direction opposite to the tide)

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

plural of “doughnut” — a toroidal shape

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

set up or found

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

enclose in or as if in a frame

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

one-hundredth of a right angle

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

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From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

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

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

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

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

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

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

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

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

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

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

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

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

the literary culture

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

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

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

on one occasion

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

coated with paint

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

have some of the qualities or attributes of something

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

plural of “pie” — dish baked in pastry-lined pan often with a pastry top

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

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

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

an educational institution

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

pleasing to the sense of taste

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

English actress (1847-1928)

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading Terry had lived in the "White House" long enough to know generation after generation of schoolboys.

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

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

lacking pretension or affectation

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

plural of “ware” — articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

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

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."

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

From this reading His pies, doughnuts and cakes were famous; so were his chops.

a Caucasian

From this reading THE "RETREAT" Not far from the high school, at the end of a long row of houses, stood an unpretentious two-story frame building painted white.

which person or people

From this reading And many an old "grad" who had left his student days far behind found it convenient to return to Kingswood so that he might see the round, red face of Mr. Guffin, and once more partake of his tasty wares.

the extent of something from side to side

From this reading Big black letters almost covering the width of the house announced that therein was located "Terry Guffin's Student Retreat."