used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Consequently he remained in the Boys' Brigade as long as he could.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
a youthful male person
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
complainverbUS /kəmˈpleɪn/
express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently he remained in the Boys' Brigade as long as he could.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
environmentsnounUS /ɪnˈvaɪrənmənts/
plural of “environment” — the totality of surrounding conditions
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
fieryadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪəri/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
set up or found
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
in a gradual manner
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
(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 East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
Homeville
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From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Consequently he remained in the Boys' Brigade as long as he could.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
not any; not one
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
plumeverbUS /pluːm/
rip off; ask an unreasonable price
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Consequently he remained in the Boys' Brigade as long as he could.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
having a supporting base
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
trimmingsnounUS /ˈtrɪmɪŋz/
the accessories that normally accompany (something or some activity)
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
unreasonablyadverbUS /ənˈriːzənəbli/
not in a reasonable or intelligent manner
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
a Caucasian
From this reading Still he could not bring himself to relinquish the uniform and the white plume.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading East Point But our relation to our environments will change, however much pleased we may be with them, and "Cap" Jinks found himself gradually growing too old for his brigade.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A life without military trimmings was not to be thought of, and there was no militia at Homeville.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading The younger boys and their parents began to complain that he was unreasonably standing in the way of their promotion, and a fiery mustache gave signs to the world that he was now something more than a boy.
