used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had learnt his way about.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
(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 could put a name to all his house and form.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
biteverbUS /baɪt/
to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could put a name to all his house and form.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
DISLIKESnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
one or the other of two
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
fivesnounUS /faɪvz/
a game resembling handball; played on a court with a front wall and two side walls
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
footballnounUS /ˈfʊtbɔːl/
any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading He could put a name to all his house and form.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had learnt his way about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had learnt his way about.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had learnt his way about.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He could put a name to all his house and form.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
individuallyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuːəli/
apart from others
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
JannounUS /dʒæn/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He had learnt his way about.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
for more time
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He could put a name to all his house and form.
not any; not one
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
OctobernounUS /ɑːkˈtoʊbər/
the month following September and preceding November
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He could put a name to all his house and form.
an educational institution
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There was much that he did dislike, instinctively and individually; but there was a good deal that he could not help enjoying, over and above the football and the fives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had learnt his way about.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He was no longer strange; and on the whole he might have disliked things more than he did.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading LIKES AND DISLIKES By the beginning of October there was a bite in the air, and either fives or football every afternoon; and before the middle of the month Jan began now and then to feel there might be worse places than a public school.
