Chapter IV

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

in actual fact

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

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

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

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From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

any person at all

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

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

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

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From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

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From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

show off

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

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From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

start firing a weapon

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

a young female

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

of brown tinged with gold

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

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

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

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From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

having no employment

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

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

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

of or characteristic of low rank or importance

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

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From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

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

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

squeeze tightly between the fingers

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

for each

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

preparatory school work done outside school (especially at home)

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

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From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

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

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "Now, don't anybody begin to talk sense, please!" pleaded Betty Scott, leaning a golden-brown head mock-sentimentally on Annie Pridwell's shoulder.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

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

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

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

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

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

From this reading "The King of the Castle" The members of VB often congratulated themselves that their special classroom was decidedly larger than that of the Sixth or of VA.

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.

which person or people

From this reading Those who had been first in the field had secured the basket-chairs, but the majority squatted on the hearth-rug, making as close a ring as they could, for the night was cold, and there was a nip of frost in the air.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading On one February evening the whole nine were sitting round the fire, luxuriating in half an hour's delicious idleness before the bell rang for "second prep.".

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

From this reading They were apt to boast of their superior accommodation, and would never admit the return argument that being so much larger a form, their room really allowed less space per girl, and was therefore actually inferior to its rivals.