Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

later than; following

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

a youthful male person

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "I've done pretty well, Uncle Levi.

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

opinion or judgment

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

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

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

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

From this reading "I've done pretty well, Uncle Levi.

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

capital of the state of Michigan; located in southern Michigan on the Grand River

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

make less visible or unclear

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "I've done pretty well, Uncle Levi.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

set aside for the use of a particular person or party

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

be standing; be upright

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

with sternness; in a severe manner

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

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

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

(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 "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

-ing form of “well” — come up, as of a liquid

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

at the time that

From this reading Levi sat, as he always did when in that room, in his revolving chair; the leather one was reserved for visitors.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lansing Treadwell, after an hour on the piazza with his aunt and uncle, followed the latter into the study and, taking the broad leather chair, faced Markham across the flat desk with candid, friendly eyes.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

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

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading I stand third in my class and I'm the youngest."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, Lansing," he began, sternly endeavouring to obscure the hope, pride, and affection that were welling up in his heart as he looked at the boy; "you're through preparatory; have qualified for college and, after this year, are ready for your career!"