used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
astonishverbUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃ/
affect with wonder
From this reading "Now let's astonish him," said William.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
concertedadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrtəd/
involving the joint activity of two or more
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
hoeingverbUS /ˈhoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “hoe” — dig with a hoe
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
how
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From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
let's
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From this reading "Now let's astonish him," said William.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
with low volume
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Now let's astonish him," said William.
cut with a saw
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
express in words
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
weedsnounUS /wiːdz/
a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
at the time that
From this reading It was therefore quite natural, that, when they went down next day, they should feel inclined to give him a surprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two days which the old man and his young friends had passed together had so completely broken down all restraint between them, that the children almost felt as if they had known the old man all their lives.
William
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From this reading "Now let's astonish him," said William.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading So they concerted a plan of sneaking quietly around the house that they might come upon him suddenly, for they saw him working in his garden, hoeing up the weeds.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The Old Man, having related to the Little People how the Young Man went to Sea, now proceeds to tell what the Young Man did there.
