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Chapter XXV
MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other. Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on. It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night. 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. "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
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.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.”
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.”
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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.
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From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
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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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
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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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was time for the head assistant to go the rounds, to see that all was right for the night.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MUMPS IS TAUGHT A LESSON The cadets stared blankly at each other.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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 important story-specific word used in this passage
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Off with your clothing, all of you!" whispered Tom.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Only two of them were undressed; the others had all of their clothing on.
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.
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.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
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.
