Chapter X

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

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

(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 UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

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From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

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

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

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

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

a ball of yarn or cord or thread

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

someone who perpetrates wrongdoing

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

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

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

possessive form of “hals” — Dutch portrait and genre painter who endowed his portraits with vitality and humor (1580?-1666)

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

discover the location of; determine the place of; find by searching or examining

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

a form of address for a man

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

not any; not one

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

a brief written record

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

a shop where loans are made with personal property as security

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

with speed

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

take up or begin anew

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

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

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

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

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

a just detectable amount

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

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

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading There seemed to be absolutely no way to trace the culprit.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

at the time that

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

in or at the place that

From this reading UNDER SUSPICION The theft of the medal was of course the all-absorbing topic at all places where students came together.

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

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.

United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A week passed and Hal’s foot became better and he was able to resume his practice with the team.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading On Friday evening Hal was in his room doing his studies, in order to have them out of the way, so that he could enjoy himself fully on Saturday and Sunday, without having to think of college work, when he received a note from Mr. Williams, the treasurer of the University, asking him if he could come down for a few minutes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Hal’s explanation of his intended flight and the causes which made him want to know where the pawnshop was, brought to an end the clew which the authorities had thought would quickly locate the thief.