Chapter IX

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

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

past form of “argue” — present reasons and arguments

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

a Scottish word

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

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

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

carefully weighed

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

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

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

promote over another

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

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

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

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

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

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

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

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

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

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

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

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

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

in an incorrect manner

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

the manner in which someone utters a word

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

with speed

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

the trait of giving little thought to danger

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

of surpassing excellence

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.

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

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

by bad luck

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

precisely as stated

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

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

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

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

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

during the time that

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

which person or people

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It must be confessed that Archag showed little interest in his English lessons; he had never been willing to alter his pronunciation, for he considered Miss Dobbie an excellent teacher, and since she said "auld" and "gir-r-l", of course that must be right.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading Most of the professors admired his earnestness and intelligence, and were pleased with the progress he made, but unfortunately he had failed to win the favor of Mr. Piralian, who continued to dislike him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading AN ACCIDENT Archag worked at his lessons with enthusiasm, and the days and weeks passed very quickly.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading Therefore, he argued, Professor Piralian was in the wrong and spoke incorrectly; he did not know how to teach, and it was not worth while to work very hard.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Our friend thus drew a quantity of false conclusions, with the superb recklessness of youth.