Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

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

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

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

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

plural of “anger” — a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

any thing at all

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

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

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

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

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

for the reason that

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

a place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers)

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

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

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

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

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

move gently or carefully

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

an abstract part of something

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

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 He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

to or in any or all places

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

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From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

a quick look

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

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

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

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

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

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

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

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

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

having no employment

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

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

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

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

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

a boy or man

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

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

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

held or filled or in use

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

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

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

and nothing more

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

by chance

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

with speed

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

move upward

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

an educational institution

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

being one more than fifteen

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

having a sharp inclination

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

plural of “stream” — a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

carry out

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

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

From this reading He felt out of his element and ill at ease, although he was not the only English lad here.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

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

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

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

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

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

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

precisely as stated

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

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From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

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

From this reading It was in 1785 that Arthur entered this school.

possessive form of “water” — binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading This is about as definite a glimpse of him as we can get, but it does enable us to picture him as idling about the streets of this picturesque old town, or climbing the steep cliffs which rise from the water's edge, at the confluence of the streams which flow by Angers.

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

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."

which person or people

From this reading He was then sixteen, a thin gangly-looking boy, who perhaps because he had grown too rapidly could not be persuaded to take much interest in anything.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He is described by General Mackenzie, who was a schoolmate, as "not very attentive to his studies, and constantly occupied with a little terrier called Vick, which followed him everywhere."