Chapter II

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

matters of personal concern

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

have

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

for the reason that

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

a town in southwestern Vermont

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

terminate

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

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

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

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

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

hard tough wood of an elm tree; used for e.g. implements and furniture

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

-ing form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

the act of departing

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

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

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

equipped with a motor or motors

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

information about recent and important events

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

on one occasion

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

above and across; more than

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

free from harm or evil

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

an educational institution

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

the time of life when you are going to school

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

changing location rapidly

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

(physics) deformation of a physical body under the action of applied forces

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

the largest Australian city located in southeastern Australia on the Tasman Sea; state capital of New South Wales; Australia's chief port

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

carry out

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

express in words

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

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

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

male cat

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Bruce borrowed Tom’s boat for a row, and Tom was at once struck with the air of trouble that brooded over the student--for Bruce let it be known that he was a Senior at Elmwood Hall.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

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

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

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

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

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

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

in or at the place that

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

during the time that

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

which person or people

From this reading The same day that Tom received the news about going to boarding school and heard that his parents were to start on a long trip, he met Bruce Bennington, who had motored out to where Tom lived, in Briartown.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading As related in the first book of this series, entitled “Tom Fairfield’s Schooldays,” the reason why he went to Elmwood Hall was because his father and mother had to go to Sydney, Australia, to settle some business affairs about a valuable property inheritance.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They did not want to take Tom with them, and so break up his schooling, so they picked out Elmwood Hall for him to attend.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading TOM TO THE RESCUE While the car is speeding back to Elmwood Hall, bearing Tom and his chums, and while our hero is endeavoring to bear up under the strain of the unexpected and bad news that came to him, I will take the opportunity to tell you something more about him and his friends.