Chapter XI

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From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

a youthful male person

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

English preacher and author of an allegorical novel, Pilgrim's Progress (1628-1688)

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

a young person of either sex

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

United States writer and leading exponent of transcendentalism (1803-1882)

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

to come or go into

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

Living forever; never dying or decaying. (Bất tử, trường tồn vĩnh cửu.)

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

and nothing more

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

property that is leased or rented out or let

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

creative writing of recognized artistic value

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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 In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

held or filled or in use

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

out of fashion

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

and nothing more

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

participate in games or sport

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

any competition

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

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From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.

a special situation

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

a vivid mental image

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

close enough to be walked to

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

plural of “warehouse” — a storehouse for goods and merchandise

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

at the time that

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

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

From this reading This was not the dream-world so familiar to childhood, but another which few children enter, and those only who seem destined to be teachers of their race.

which person or people

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

belonging to which person

From this reading Never any thought of the real world enters this place, whose visitors see but one thing, a vision of the soul as it journeys through life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading One enters this world just as the world of day-dreams is entered, by forgetting the real world for a time and letting the mind think what thoughts it will.

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

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading RALPH WALDO EMERSON 1803-1882 Walking the streets of Boston, in the days when old-fashioned gambrel-roofed houses and gardens filled the space now occupied by dingy warehouses, might be seen a serious-eyed boy who, whether at work or at play, seemed always to his companions to live in a world a little different from their own.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading In this world Milton spent many long hours when a child, and Bunyan made immortal in literature the memory of these dreams of youth.