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 A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

later than; following

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

(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 When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

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

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

(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 And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

the formal act of approving

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

exhale hard

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

a round vessel that is open at the top; used chiefly for holding food or liquids

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

terminate

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

large heavy-bodied chiefly terrestrial game bird capable of powerful swift flight; classified with wading birds but frequents grassy steppes

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

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

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

greatly pleased

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

a social unit living together

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

set up or found

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

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

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

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

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

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

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

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

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

easily irritated or annoyed

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

staying power

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

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 But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

engage in

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

a form of address for a man

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

on one occasion

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

and nothing more

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

in the right manner; correctly; suitably

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

English leader (born in Germany) of the Royalist forces during the English Civil War (1619-1682)

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

an educational institution

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

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

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

not in physical motion

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

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

From this reading A DOUBTFUL BLESSING—A FAMILY FAILING—OLD BATTLES—THE CANAL-CARRIER'S HOME.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

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

From this reading And when Johnny Bustard said that legs and arms were often stronger after being broken than before (if they were properly set, as his father could do them), we felt that if Gregory would bowl for people's shins he had better break them at once, and let Mr. Bustard make a good job of them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

precisely as stated

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The first part of the time Rupert made light of his accident, and wanted to go back to school, and was very irritable and impatient.

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

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

(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 But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.

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

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

at the time that

From this reading When we found that Rupert's leg was not broken, and that it was only a severe blow on his knee, we were all delighted.

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

From this reading But when weeks and months went by and he was still lame and very pale and always tired, we began to count for how long past, if the leg had been broken, it would have been set, and poor Rupert quite well.