used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
Bowdoin
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From this reading At Bowdoin college his studies were largely literary.
boyhoodnounUS /ˈbɔɪhʊd/
the childhood of a boy
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
chieflyadverbUS /ˈtʃiːfli/
for the most part
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading At Bowdoin college his studies were largely literary.
dictionarynounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneri/
a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
forestsnounUS /ˈfɔːrəsts/
plural of “forest” — the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
happiestadjectiveUS /ˈhæpiəst/
superlative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
irregularadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈreɡjələr/
contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading At Bowdoin college his studies were largely literary.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading At Bowdoin college his studies were largely literary.
held dear
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
MainenounUS /meɪn/
a state in New England
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
observationsnounUS /ˌɑːbzərˈveɪʃənz/
plural of “observation” — the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
on the contrary
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
recordingnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪŋ/
a signal that encodes something (e.g., picture or sound) that has been recorded
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
unusual or striking
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
schoolmasternounUS /ˈskuːlmæstər/
presiding officer of a school
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading At Bowdoin college his studies were largely literary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His life at college is chiefly remarkable for the friendships formed there.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
uncle'snounUS /ˈʌŋkəlz/
possessive form of “uncle” — the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Here he loved to wander through the woods, afterwards recording carefully his observations.
WorcesternounUS /ˈwʊstər/
United States lexicographer who was accused of plagiarism by Noah Webster (1784-1865)
From this reading His early education was rather irregular; however, for a time he had for schoolmaster, Worcester, the author of the dictionary.
a late time of life
From this reading The happiest years of his boyhood were spent at his uncle's home in the forests of Maine.
