used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
(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 Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
cadetsnounUS /kəˈdets/
plural of “cadet” — a military trainee (as at a military academy)
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
dormitorynounUS /ˈdɔːrmətɔːri/
a college or university building containing living quarters for students
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
to come or go into
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
a unit of instruction
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
MUMPSnounUS /mʌmps/
an acute contagious viral disease characterized by fever and by swelling of the parotid glands
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
and nothing more
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
others
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From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
by chance
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
roundsnounUS /raʊndz/
plural of “round” — a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
male cat
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
undressedadjectiveUS /ənˈdrest/
of lumber or stone or hides; not finished or dressed
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Should he be allowed to enter the dormitory he would certainly "smell a mouse," and perhaps knock all of their plans for a feast in the head.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
