Chapter IV

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

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

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

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

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

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

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From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

a youthful male person

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

a feeling of grudging admiration and desire to have something that is possessed by another

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

United States chemist (1839-1903)

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

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

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action

From this reading "I JUST HATE TO STUDY."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

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

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

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

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

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From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I JUST HATE TO STUDY."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

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

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

and nothing more

From this reading "I JUST HATE TO STUDY."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

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

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

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From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

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

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

on one occasion

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

express in words

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

an educational institution

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "I JUST HATE TO STUDY."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

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

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

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

From this reading "I JUST HATE TO STUDY."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

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

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a chance to have offered one just for doing a little hard study!

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Meadows's remarks in regard to the famous exploring expedition, about to be sent across the Western plains, were received with tremendous applause, and Binney Gibbs at once became an object of envy to every boy in the school--to say nothing of the girls.

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

From this reading Binney Gibbs would have been obliged to work harder than he had for his position!

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

From this reading If the other boys had known of it, how they, too, would have studied!