used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
how long something has existed
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
AnglernounUS /ˈæŋɡlər/
a scheming person; someone who schemes to gain an advantage
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
DanishnounUS /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/
a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
fishingnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
Helga
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
of the present time and place
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
inattentiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəˈtentɪv/
showing a lack of attention or care
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
manlyadjectiveUS /ˈmænli/
possessing qualities befitting a man
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
nobilitynounUS /noʊˈbɪləti/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
parsonagenounUS /ˈpɑːrsənɪdʒ/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
PastornounUS /ˈpæstər/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading --_The Complete Angler._ To John Hardy the days passed pleasantly at the little Danish parsonage.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
riper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
cut with a saw
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
carry out
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He taught the boys English a short time daily, and their bright faces and strong desire to learn made Hardy interested in their progress.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
the act of using
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If they were inclined to be inattentive, which was rare, the hint that he should not take them with him fishing secured earnest and immediate attention.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The Pastor saw that the boys made progress in learning English with Hardy, and he himself taught them several hours daily, or, if he were absent, he set them work to do, and his daughter Helga sat in the room until the Pastor returned.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading "Hunting trains up the younger nobility to the use of manly exercises in their riper age."
