Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

consider or hold as true

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

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

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

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

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

formerly, the eldest son of the King of France and direct heir to the throne

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

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

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

impotence resulting from a man's inability to have or maintain an erection of his penis

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

to come or go into

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

many times at short intervals

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

yet to be or coming

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

a high place

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

plural of “mound” — (baseball) the slight elevation on which the pitcher stands

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

not any; not one

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

make steady

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

characterized by or performed with much energy or force

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

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

From this reading Rob had no friends or acquaintances in the college town, but that fact did not dismay him.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

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

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

at the time that

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

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

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

during the time that

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

which person or people

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Mr. Allen had taught his boys that difficulties were but stepping stones up the heights of achievement, to the one who had a clean life and steady will.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE MOUNDS Notwithstanding the strenuous work of the summer, the boys got together frequently to talk over their plans for the future.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.

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

From this reading Dauphin and Rob would begin together their studies in the preparatory department of Carlton College, while Ed would look forward to the time when he would be older and could join them.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Professor Hodge had written Dauphin that the college would accept his Natural History collection at a price which would enable him to finish his preparatory course and enter college, by working a part of his time, and the care of Science Hall was offered him to supply that need.