Chapter VI

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

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

formed of separate units gathered into a mass or whole

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

(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 The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

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

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

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

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

without a doubt

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

a youthful male person

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

a river in western Scotland that flows from the southern uplands into the Firth of Clyde; navigable by oceangoing vessels as far as Glasgow

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

bestow a quality on

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

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

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

at any time

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

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

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

having or showing excessive or compulsive concern with something

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

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

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

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

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

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From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

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 so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

engage in

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

not any; not one

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

plural of “salary” — something that remunerates

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

something that remunerates

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

express in words

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

with speed

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

a special situation

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

three of four equal parts

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

plural of “tip” — the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Accordingly, he decided to say to his mother that all of the tips he received aggregated no more than a dollar a day.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

in the direction of

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

being five more than twenty

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

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

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

activity involved in maintaining something in good working order

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

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

From this reading The thing that most interested Clyde at first was how, if at all, he was to keep the major portion of all this money he was making for himself.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading But now, if he announced that he was receiving at least twenty-five dollars a week and more--and this entirely apart from the salary of fifteen a month and board--his parents would assuredly expect him to pay ten or twelve.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading But so long had he been haunted by the desire to make himself as attractive looking as any other well-dressed boy that, now that he had the opportunity, he could not resist the temptation to equip himself first and as speedily as possible.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.

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

From this reading For ever since he had been working and earning money, it had been assumed that he would contribute a fair portion of all that he received--at least three-fourths of the smaller salaries he had received up to this time--toward the upkeep of the home.