used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
how long something has existed
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
(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 He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
a cherished desire
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
attendsverbUS /əˈtendz/
third-person singular of “attend” — be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
the sacred writings of the Christian religions
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
a youthful male person
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading WELL DONE, BOYS!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading WELL DONE, BOYS!
envies
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
divisible by two
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
the act of departing
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
in a gradual manner
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
not any; not one
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
by chance
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
promotedverbUS /prəˈmoʊtɪd/
past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
restiveadjectiveUS /ˈrestɪv/
being in a tense state
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
an educational institution
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
teachernounUS /ˈtiːtʃər/
a person whose occupation is teaching
From this reading He has perhaps no ambition for becoming a teacher, nor even of being promoted to a chair in the Bible class.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He sees other boys of the same age going off for a pleasant walk, or otherwise spending the afternoon as they please, and he envies them their freedom.
(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 DONE, BOYS!
at the time that
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
which person or people
From this reading There comes a time in the life of nearly every boy who attends Sunday school when, no matter how faithful to it he may have been, he finds gradually stealing in upon him the feeling that he is growing too old for it, and he becomes restive under its restraints.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He thinks himself already sufficiently familiar with Bible truth for all practical purposes, and the lessons lose their interest for him.
