Chapter IV

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

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

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

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

for the reason that

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

a youthful male person

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

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

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

set up or found

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

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

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

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

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

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

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

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

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

go away from a place

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

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

From this reading TOM NEWCOMBE'S PLAN.

not one, and not any

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading TOM NEWCOMBE'S PLAN.

established beyond doubt

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

make visible

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

cut with a saw

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

having a supporting base

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

carry out

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

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

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading During these five months he had not improved in any particular.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

male cat

From this reading TOM NEWCOMBE'S PLAN.

up to a particular time

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

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

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

at the time that

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.

which person or people

From this reading It was none other than our old acquaintance Tom Newcombe, who, as it afterward proved, had found "another idea," and had come down to reveal it to the fisher-boy, and to ask his assistance in carrying it out.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Tom had remained at the military academy until the close of the term; not because he wished to do so, but for the reason that he could not help himself, and was not given another opportunity to take "French leave."

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading When Bob arrived within sight of his home, he saw a boy standing on the beach waiting for him.