used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
(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 He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
in addition
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
alteredadjectiveUS /ˈɔːltərd/
changed in form or character without becoming something else
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
associatingverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
athleticadjectiveUS /æθˈletɪk/
relating to or befitting athletics or athletes
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
broadswordnounUS /ˈbrɔːdsɔːrd/
a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
coldlyadverbUS /ˈkoʊldli/
lacking warmth of feeling; in a cold, unemotional manner
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
unvarying in nature
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
taking a series of rhythmical steps (and movements) in time to music
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
deafadjectiveUS /def/
lacking or deprived of the sense of hearing wholly or in part
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
drillingnounUS /ˈdrɪlɪŋ/
the act of drilling
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
EllisnounUS /ˈelɪs/
plural of “elli” — (Norse mythology) goddess of old age who defeated Thor in a wrestling match
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
at any time
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
exercisernounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzər/
sports equipment used in gymnastic exercises
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
exercisesnounUS /ˈeksərsaɪzəz/
plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
foilsnounUS /fɔɪlz/
plural of “foil” — a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
gamesnounUS /ɡeɪmz/
plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
gymnasticadjectiveUS /dʒɪmˈnæstɪk/
vigorously active
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
not in action or at work
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
lessonsnounUS /ˈlesənz/
plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
a particular point in time
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
others
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From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
a human being
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
play-hours
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From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
polesnounUS /poʊlz/
plural of “pole” — a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
practiseverbUS /ˈpræktɪs/
engage in a rehearsal
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
regularlyadverbUS /ˈreɡjələrli/
in a regular manner
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
express in words
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He also took lessons regularly in dancing and drilling, and seemed anxious to perfect himself in all athletic exercises.
in the direction of
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Still he himself was far from idle in his play-hours.
at the time that
From this reading He was a constant exerciser on the gymnastic poles, and never failed to practise, when he could, both with the foils and broadsword.
which person or people
From this reading However coldly others had treated Ellis, there was one person who ever turned a deaf ear to the stories told of him, and never for a moment altered his conduct towards him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nothing any of his friends could say after this altered the resolution Ellis had formed of not playing in any of the games with the other boys, or of associating on intimate terms with any of them.
