Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

(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 In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

the time you go to bed

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

become or cause to become obstructed

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

carefully weighed

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

plural of “crutch” — a wooden or metal staff that fits under the armpit and reaches to the ground; used by disabled person while walking

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

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

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

a Christian celebration of the Resurrection of Christ; celebrated on the Sunday following the first full moon after the vernal equinox

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

destroyed or killed

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

plural of “holiday” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

metal shackles; for hands or legs

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

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

From this reading "WHATEVER IS, IS RIGHT."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

engage in

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

the mansion of a lord or wealthy person

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

on the contrary

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "WHATEVER IS, IS RIGHT."

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

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

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

the first light of day

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading In short, they did all that boys in holiday-time try to do; they took every possible means to make the best of their freedom.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

precisely as stated

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

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

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

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

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading "WHATEVER IS, IS RIGHT."

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

which person or people

From this reading BEING Easter holidays, and the tutor who superintended studies at the Manor House having gone North to visit his friends, Hal and his brothers had things pretty much their own way from sunrise to bedtime.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They walked; they played games; they followed their grandfather about; they rode the donkey about the field—or rather Will and Sigismund did, whilst Hal looked on and clapped his hands.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All things considered, too, they were very good to Hal, who—hard as he tried to keep up with them—was rather a clog with his crutches and his irons.