Chapter IX

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

anew

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

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

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

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

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

participate in a boat race

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

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From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

your usual mood

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

one or the other of two

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

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

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

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

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

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

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

immediately past

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

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 He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

strong feelings of embarrassment

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

not one, and not any

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AN ACT OF FOLLY AND A CRUEL DISPATCH.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

expecting unquestioning obedience

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

new

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

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

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

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

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

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

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

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

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

in or at the place that

From this reading Then he disappeared, but where he went or what became of him none of his recent companions either knew or cared.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading They had had quite enough of Ben Watkins, with his mean disposition and overbearing ways, and were quite willing to lose sight of him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ridicule that he had to endure on account of “Lord Steerem,” combined with the mortification of losing the boat-race, was more than Ben Watkins could endure.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading He was heard to declare at the beginning of the long vacation that he should never return to X—— College again; and as for boat-racing, he had had enough of it to last the rest of his life.