Chapter VI

a kind of hemp obtained from the abaca plant in the Philippines

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

how long something has existed

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

(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 FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

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

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

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

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

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

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

a youthful male person

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

an event that involves rising to a higher point (as in altitude or temperature or intensity etc.)

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

the edible white meat of a coconut; often shredded for use in e.g. cakes and curries

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

to come or go into

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

plural of “filipino” — a native or inhabitant of the Philippines

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

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

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

pleasing to the mind or feeling

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

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

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

the gathering of a ripened crop

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

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

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

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

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

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

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

used to form the superlative

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

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

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

(baseball) the person who does the pitching

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

the act of fixing firmly in place

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

participate in games or sport

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

plural of “pleasure” — a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

grains used as food either unpolished or more often polished

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

Identical; not different.

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

refrain from harming

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

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

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

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

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

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

From this reading The American soldiers and teachers had shown the older boys how to play baseball, and the game had become very popular.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.

precisely as stated

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading On the contrary, they are fond of amusements, and they find many ways of gratifying this very natural desire.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Pablo and José both played well, the older boy having developed into an excellent pitcher before he went to Manila to enter college.

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

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

which person or people

From this reading There were several boys of about the same age as Francisco, who lived close by, and they played together most of their spare time.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading FRANCISCO'S PLEASURES You must not think that Filipinos spend all their time in planting rice, harvesting abaca, or climbing coconut trees.