used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
banquetnounUS /ˈbæŋkwət/
a ceremonial dinner party for many people
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
BlankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
BULLYnounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
cozyadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊzi/
enjoying or affording comforting warmth and shelter especially in a small space
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
eh
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From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
FreshmennounUS /ˈfreʃmɪn/
plural of “freshman” — a first-year undergraduate
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
HITTINGnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
improvisedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmprəvaɪzd/
done or made using whatever is available
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading “Indeed yes.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
masterynounUS /ˈmæstəri/
great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
MertonnounUS /ˈmɜːrtən/
United States religious and writer (1915-1968)
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
RomansnounUS /ˈroʊmənz/
a New Testament book containing an exposition of the doctrines of Saint Paul; written in AD 58
From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
express in words
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
seatsnounUS /siːts/
an area that includes places where several people can sit
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
seniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
struggledverbUS /ˈstrʌɡəld/
past form of “struggle” — make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
vacantadjectiveUS /ˈveɪkənt/
void of intelligence or thought
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
precisely as stated
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading “Ah, very cozy and comfortable here; eh Ward?” observed Merton.
weren't
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From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading HITTING A BULLY Blank looks of surprise, astonishment, relief and anger at the manner in which they had been deceived, struggled for mastery over the faces of the Freshmen.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The two seniors walked in, looked coolly about, as though the whole affair had been arranged for their especial entertainment and inspection, and then calmly took two vacant seats near the head of the improvised banquet table, which is to say the bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The old Romans weren’t in it with these chaps.
an affirmative
From this reading “Indeed yes.
