Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

highly skilled

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

a quantity of money

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

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

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading THREE BUSY YEARS.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

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

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

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

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

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

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

set up or lay the groundwork for

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

on the contrary

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

third-person singular of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

financial aid provided to a student on the basis of academic merit

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

the season of growth

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

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

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

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

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading THREE BUSY YEARS.

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

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

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

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

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

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

at the time that

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

during the time that

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

which person or people

From this reading Among the readers of this volume there may be boys who are preparing for college.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading They will be interested to learn the extent of James Garfield's scholarship, when he left the Geauga Academy, and transferred himself to the Institute at Hiram.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Though, in his own language, he remembers with great satisfaction the work which was accomplished for him at Chester, that satisfaction does not spring from the amount that he had acquired, but rather that while there he had formed a definite purpose and plan to complete a college course.

a late time of life

From this reading THREE BUSY YEARS.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading For, as the young scholar truly remarks, "It is a great point gained when a young man makes up his mind to devote several years to the accomplishment of a definite work."