something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
how long something has existed
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
for the reason that
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
DECIDESverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdz/
third-person singular of “decide” — reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They were learning to think for themselves, especially Joe.
divisible by two
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
at any time
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were learning to think for themselves, especially Joe.
set up or found
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
healthyadjectiveUS /ˈhelθi/
having or indicating good health in body or mind; free from infirmity or disease
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
holidaysnounUS /ˈhɑːlədeɪz/
plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
Joe
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From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading They were learning to think for themselves, especially Joe.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
managingverbUS /ˈmænədʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
neglectedadjectiveUS /nəˈɡlektəd/
disregarded
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They were learning to think for themselves, especially Joe.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading They were learning to think for themselves, especially Joe.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
precisely as stated
From this reading But because of these very facts the lads had more freedom of action than ever before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nor was it always mischief they thought of, though frequently managing to get into trouble—for what live and healthy boys of their age do not?
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading DOROTHY DECIDES Joe and Roger Dale did not feel that they were exactly neglected during these winter holidays.
wontnounUS /woʊnt/
an established custom
From this reading It is true they found their cousins, the “big fellows,” not so much fun as they were wont to be, and even Dorothy failed them at times.
