used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
(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 All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
approveverbUS /əˈpruːv/
give sanction to
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
for the reason that
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
a youthful male person
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
Conly
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From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
demoralizingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmɔːrəlaɪzɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
one or the other of two
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
else
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From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
exertingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
glideverbUS /ɡlaɪd/
move smoothly and effortlessly
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
How
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From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
intimacynounUS /ˈɪntəməsi/
close or warm friendship
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
IonnounUS /ˈaɪən/
a particle that is electrically charged (positive or negative); an atom or molecule or group that has lost or gained one or more electrons
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
not any; not one
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
playersnounUS /ˈpleɪərz/
plural of “player” — a person who participates in or is skilled at some game
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
proportionnounUS /prəˈpɔːrʃən/
the quotient obtained when the magnitude of a part is divided by the magnitude of the whole
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
relativesnounUS /ˈrelətɪvz/
plural of “relative” — a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading --Scott.
estrangement from god
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
that is looked for
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
up to a particular time
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Every afternoon they sought out some private spot and had a game of cards, and little by little Ralph had introduced gambling into the game, till now the stakes were high in proportion to the means of the players.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
unsuspectedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪd/
not suspected or believed likely
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
precisely as stated
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where lives the man that has not tried How mirth can into folly glide, And folly into sin!"
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
but in spite of that
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading All unsuspected by the older people, he was exerting a very demoralizing influence over the younger boy.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Ralph Conly was not a favorite with any of his Ion relatives, because they knew his principles were not altogether such as they could approve, nor indeed his practice either; yet they had no idea how bad a youth he was, else intimacy between him and Max would have been forbidden.
