Chapter XI

of the most contemptible kind

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

(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 _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

on or to one side

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

a youthful male person

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

a person who shows fear or timidity

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

inflected form of “crucify” — kill by nailing onto a cross

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

marked by or given to doubt

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

a false statement

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

where you live at a particular time

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading HOW THE TIDE TURNED.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

and nothing more

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

United States poet (1917-1977)

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

a particular point in time

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

on one occasion

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

any of various controls or devices for regulating or controlling fluid flow, pressure, temperature, etc.

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

done under pressure

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

an educational institution

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

distribute or disperse widely

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading HOW THE TIDE TURNED.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading HOW THE TIDE TURNED.

up to a particular time

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

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

From this reading "Once to every man and nation, comes the moment to decide.

male cat

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading HOW THE TIDE TURNED.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

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

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

at the time that

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

during the time that

From this reading * * * * * Then it is the brave man chooses, while the coward stands aside, Doubting in his abject spirit, till his Lord is crucified."

which person or people

From this reading _Lowell._ The turning-point in our hero's school career had now come, and the manner of it was as follows: On the evening of the first day of the next half-year, Tom, East, and another School-house boy, who had just been dropped at the Spread Eagle by the old Regulator, rushed into the matron's room in high spirits, such as all real boys are in when they first get back, however fond they may be of home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the strife of Truth with Falsehood, for the good or evil side.