Chapter VIII

grievously affected especially by disease

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

(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 His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

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

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

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

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

plural of “colleague” — an associate that one works with

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

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From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

divisible by two

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

exerting control or influence

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

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

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

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

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

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

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

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

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

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

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

the state of being alone in solitary isolation

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

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 Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

United States poet (1869-1950)

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

a state of ill-being due to affliction or misfortune

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

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

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

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

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

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

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

in the near future

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Randolph, the English teacher, and Mr. Delange, the French teacher, were his most intimate and devoted friends among the masters; but on David even more than on them he seemed to rely for little services.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

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

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

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

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

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

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

possessive form of “wallace” — Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

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

From this reading WALLACE’S EXAMINATION Loneliness was at least one misery that the afflicted schoolmaster did not have to experience.

past form of “welcome” — accept gladly

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

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

From this reading His colleagues were all attentive to him and tried to relieve the monotony of the hours.

which person or people

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He welcomed them all, he gave each one the pleasure of doing something for him and himself took pleasure in the friendly thought, but it soon became evident that there were two or three out of the whole number of volunteers on whom he especially depended.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Among the older boys were many who came to see him in his rooms and offered their services for reading or for guiding him on walks or for writing at his dictation.