Chapter VIII

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

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

being joined in close association

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

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

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

all the people living at the same time or of approximately the same age

From this reading THE NEW GENERATION.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

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

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

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

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

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

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

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From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

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

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

the literary culture

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

a heavy silvery toxic univalent and bivalent metallic element; the only metal that is liquid at ordinary temperatures

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

disregarded

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

plural of “nephew” — a son of your brother or sister

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE NEW GENERATION.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

a regular customer

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

an educational institution

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading THE NEW GENERATION.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

arable land that is worked by plowing and sowing and raising crops

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

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

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

disturb the composure of

From this reading Letters seemed to him in fact to unsettle the mind; and he had never known much good come of them.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading It cannot be said that our friend was any warm patron of literature or education, though he had not neglected the schooling of his nephews.

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

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.

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

From this reading His way led him by the temple of Mercury, which at that time subserved the purpose of a boy’s school, and was connected with some academical buildings, the property of the city, which lay beyond it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Jucundus, then, set out to see how the land lay with his nephew, and to do what he could to prosper the tillage.