Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

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

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

a group of machine parts that fit together to form a self-contained unit

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

plural of “athlete” — a person trained to compete in sports

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

plural of “attention” — the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

cheerful and bright

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

cause to be bored

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

without regard to specific details or exceptions

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

plural of “classmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

regarded with aversion

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

breaking up and scattering by dispersion

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

many times at short intervals

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

vigorously passionate

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

a pair of people who live together

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

United States feminist and suffragist (1793-1880)

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

and nothing more

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

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From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

a superior skill that you can learn by study and practice and observation

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

with speed

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

a cruel and brutal fellow

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

a second-year undergraduate

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

plural of “sophomore” — a second-year undergraduate

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

having a supporting base

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

not in physical motion

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

a state of acute pain

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

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

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

showing lack of careful thought

From this reading The fact that Mott had secured a high position among the college athletes had in a measure made amends for his low tendencies of life in the eyes of his thoughtless mates, but though he was by nature somewhat of a leader still his personal popularity was low, and it was only his physical prowess that gave him any standing.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

clearly evident to the mind

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

not desired

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Seated upon one end of his study table was Hawley, his face beaming with good nature and smiling broadly as he faced the assembly in the room.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

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

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the center stood Mott, a lusty sophomore whom he had frequently seen and whose general bearing he had intensely disliked, for his face bore the unmistakable traces of dissipation and his bearing was that of a rowdy.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading UNSOUGHT ATTENTIONS One glance about him had been sufficient to convince Will Phelps that his classmates were suffering from a visit of the sophomores, a dozen or more of whom he recognized as being in the room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He looked quickly behind him at the door, but this already had been closed and three of the stalwart sophomores were standing with their backs against it, the others being stationed at different points about the room.