Chapter II

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

how long something has existed

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

in addition

From this reading He had also meanwhile passed another examination, and that without conditions.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had also meanwhile passed another examination, and that without conditions.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

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

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

plural of “candidate” — a politician who is running for public office

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

the largest city in Ohio; located in northeastern Ohio on Lake Erie; a major Great Lakes port

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

a state at a particular time

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading He had also meanwhile passed another examination, and that without conditions.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

Celtic goddess who was the mother of the Tuatha De Danann; identified with the Welsh Don

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

third-person singular of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

plural of “dormitory” — a college or university building containing living quarters for students

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

being one more than ten

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading He had also meanwhile passed another examination, and that without conditions.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

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

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

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

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

ten 10s

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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 The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

at the same time but in another place

From this reading He had also meanwhile passed another examination, and that without conditions.

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

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

occurring from time to time

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

in an official role

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

a manner of speaking that is natural to native speakers of a language

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

put into a recess

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

plural of “residence” — any address at which you dwell more than temporarily

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the act of competing as for profit or a prize

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

an educational institution

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

in or at that place or location

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

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

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

plural of “towner” — a resident of a town or city

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

unlikely to bring about favorable results or enjoyment

From this reading The candidates for the school eleven, by which term the first team was known, had assembled on the afternoon of the first day of school, and never before, according to Mr. Ames, had there been so many of them; and never, he had also added to himself, had they been nearly so unpromising.

precisely as stated

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

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

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

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From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading He had also meanwhile passed another examination, and that without conditions.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Harry told him, in the words of Grover Cleveland, that “it was a condition and not a theory which confronted him,” but Hansel didn’t have any doubt as to his ability to work it off before the Christmas recess.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading (In Beechcroft parlance the former were called “Schoolers” and the latter “Towners,” and there was always more or less rivalry between them.) Hansel had passed his entrance examinations with a condition in Latin which he must work off during the fall term, and he was very well satisfied.

a late time of life

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading HANSEL DECLARES FOR REFORM Two days later Hansel Dana had officially become a student at Beechcroft Academy, one of a colony of some one hundred and forty-odd youths of from twelve to twenty years of age, about half of whom lived in the two school dormitories and half in the village or in the occasional white-painted and green-shuttered residences along the way to it.