Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading A BOY LOST.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

(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 Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

on or to one side

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

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

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

a youthful male person

From this reading A BOY LOST.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

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From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

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

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

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From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

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

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

a unit of instruction

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading A BOY LOST.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

used to form the superlative

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

a course of conduct

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

continue talking or writing in a desultory manner

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

To recall to mind.

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

being or feeling set or kept apart from others

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

abounding in rocks or stones

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

in or at that place or location

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading But, like too many boys, he suffered himself to be led from the sure path by the allurements of the false one.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

act in concert or unite in a common purpose or belief

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

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

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.

at the time that

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

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

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His example furnished a striking moral lesson, which he will doubtless remember to the day of his death.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading When Elwood Brandon separated from Howard Lawrence on the afternoon of their ramble in the woods, it was with the firm intention of making all haste around the range of hills, and there to unite with him in their hunt for Tim.

but in spite of that

From this reading When we are following the course which conscience tells us is the true one, although it may be rough and stony, and at times most difficult to keep, yet the knowledge of what awaits us at the end should be proof against temptations to turn aside.