Chapter XIV

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

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

later than; following

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

(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 AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

in a state of sleep

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

without stop or interruption

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

the act of making something slightly wet

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

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From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

the act of eating dinner

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

compelled forcibly by an outside agency

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

plural of “enthusiast” — an ardent and enthusiastic supporter of some person or activity

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

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

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

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

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

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

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

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

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

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

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

in a literal sense

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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 AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

above and across; more than

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

feel happiness or joy

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

be equal to in quality or ability

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

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

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

an educational institution

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

in constant agitation

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Commons was cleared early in order that the team might hold its banquet.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

a large gathering of people

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

in an unnecessary manner

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

up to a particular time

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

plural of “victory” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading It isn’t often that a school has two victories over her dearest rival in one day to celebrate, and Yardley realized the fact and made the most of the privilege.

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

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

at the time that

From this reading But, although driven from the dining room, the fellows didn’t go farther than the corridor, and when the members of the team appeared, one by one, they had to literally fight their way to the door through a seething throng of shouting enthusiasts.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Supper was a noisy, riotous event, with Mr. Collins striving hard to maintain some degree of order without unnecessarily dampening the enthusiasm with which he was thoroughly in sympathy.

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

From this reading AROUND THE BONFIRE Well, Yardley had cause for rejoicing that day, and rejoice she did; she rejoiced all the way back to Wissining; she rejoiced all during supper and she continued to rejoice until long after she should have been in bed and asleep.