Chapter XIII

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

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

(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 And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

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

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

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

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

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From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

a youthful male person

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

separated into parts or pieces

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

large brown aquatic larva of the dobsonfly; used as fishing bait

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

with eagerness; in an eager manner

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

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From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

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

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

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From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

a form of address for a man

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

a privileged class holding hereditary titles

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

without preparation

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

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

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

having an owner; often used in combination

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

to become aware of through the senses

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

by chance

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

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From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

precisely, exactly

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

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

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

in or at that place or location

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

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

From this reading They were like Dr. Beverly and Mr. Delermain, and felt that, dark as the circumstances made it appear for Ralph, he could not be guilty of such a mean action.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

the quality of failing to be considerate of others

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

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

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

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

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

the topmost one of two

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

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

From this reading DIVIDED OPINIONS There was but one serious theme of conversation at Marlthorpe College during the remainder of that day, and it is not difficult to guess that the theft of the banknote formed its subject.

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

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

which person or people

From this reading For there were some there who, being quick to perceive true nobility of character, felt that it was impossible for such a boy as Ralph Rexworth to be a thief.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

the words that are spoken

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading From the highest class to the lowest--from the First Form youngsters right up to the Upper Fifth--the boys discussed the business eagerly, and, it must be owned, with divided opinions.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading And there were others who, with all the thoughtlessness of youth, and influenced, perhaps, by the words of Elgert and Dobson, were quite ready to declare Ralph guilty off-hand, without the slightest hesitation.