Chapter II

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

inflected form of “bleed” — lose blood from one's body

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

of or relating to the first significant period of a civilization, culture, area of study, etc.

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

having lost your job

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

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

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

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

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

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

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

ten 10s

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

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

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

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

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

being perceived or observed

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

-ing form of “peep” — look furtively

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

planned secretly

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

past form of “race” — move hurridly

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

a strong line

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

an educational institution

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

past form of “score” — gain points in a game

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

a request to be present

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

a special situation

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

a unit of weight for wool equal to about 28 pounds

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

in the direction of

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Three days afterward Tod’s nose bled toward the end of morning school and he was dismissed to his house to clean up.

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

(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 this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

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

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”

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

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In this instance the innocent suffered with the guilty, for Tod got five hundred lines as well as Peter.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading As he raced along the corridor he noticed that the door of the little room into which the rope of the school bell descended was left open, and, peeping in, he discovered that Hooper, the trusty porter, was not within.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading But they both agreed that to have so scored off seven “brushers” at one time was well worth the lines.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading During the morning three young gentlemen from the Modern and four from the Classical received a summons “to the principal at twelve,” and of course Tod and Peter were of the number, both looking so seraphically innocent that the principal was perfectly sure that it was “a put-up thing.”