Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

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

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

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

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SCHOOL LIFE AT MR.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

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

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

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From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

a person who is in charge

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

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From this reading GARRISON'S.

not bound by rule or law or convention

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

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

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

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

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

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

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

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

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading SCHOOL LIFE AT MR.

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 Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

a form of address for a man

From this reading SCHOOL LIFE AT MR.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

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

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

an educational institution

From this reading SCHOOL LIFE AT MR.

plural of “spurt” — the occurrence of a sudden discharge (as of liquid)

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity

From this reading A sad lack of system was its chief characteristic.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

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

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

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

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

(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 He meant well enough by his pupils, and was constantly making spurts in the direction of reform and improvement, but as often falling back into the old irregular ways.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Bert had not been long at Mr. Garrison's school before he discovered that it was conducted on what might fairly be described as "go-as-you-please" principles.