Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

-ing 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 Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

plural of “age” — how long something has existed

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

(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 The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

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From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

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

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

enclosed in or set off by a border or box

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

true confidential information

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

the act of forcing out someone or something

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

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

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

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

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

any of various long-tailed primates (excluding the prosimians)

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

plural of “offender” — a person who transgresses moral or civil law

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

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From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

-ing form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading SOWING THE WIND.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading As a matter of fact, the expected storm never burst.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

United States physicist (born in Hungary) who worked on the first atom bomb and the first hydrogen bomb (1908-2003)

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading SOWING THE WIND.

a special situation

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

up to a particular time

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

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

From this reading The passage of arms between Mr. Grice and the two prefects was eagerly discussed by boys of all ages.

look attentively

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading SOWING THE WIND.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The first thing the doctor did on receiving Mr. Grice's complaint was to compare that gentleman's watch with his own.

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

From this reading Exaggerated reports spread from mouth to mouth, each teller of the story adding to it some details drawn from his own imagination, until, away down in the Second Form, it was confidently asserted that Oaks had called Mr. Grice a "little tin monkey," and that Allingford had boxed the master's ears; which enormities would most certainly result in the expulsion of the two offenders.