Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading The combatants were all secessionists.

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading The combatants were all secessionists.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

plural of “discussion” — an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

the act of departing

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

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From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

not any; not one

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

an event that happens

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading THE PAID SPY.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

with low volume

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

done under pressure

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

plural of “secessionist” — an advocate of secessionism

From this reading The combatants were all secessionists.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

walking with a slow dragging motion without lifting your feet

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

catch sight of

From this reading THE PAID SPY.

engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

required or under orders

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

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

From this reading THE PAID SPY.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then they rushed out in a body, but a single glance at the boys who were struggling in the hall was enough to show them that their services were not needed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

up to a particular time

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

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

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

which person or people

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Noisy political discussions were of too common occurrence to attract the attention of Marcy and his friends, the most of whom were sitting quietly in their rooms, and they gave no heed to what was going on below until the shuffling of feet announced that there was a fight in progress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It must not be supposed that the students who did not side with Rodney Gray were entirely deceived by the demonstration that had taken place in the corridor.