Chapter XIV

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

From this reading BOB MAKES A DISCOVERY.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

later than; following

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

(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 Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

have

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

for the reason that

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading BOB MAKES A DISCOVERY.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

the act of discovering something

From this reading BOB MAKES A DISCOVERY.

having made preparations

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

to an extreme degree

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The yacht was lost to him, and that was a settled fact.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

the act of departing

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

cause to arise

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

for more time

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading The yacht was lost to him, and that was a settled fact.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

engage in

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading BOB MAKES A DISCOVERY.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

not any; not one

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

consider again; give new consideration to; usually with a view to changing

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading The yacht was lost to him, and that was a settled fact.

and nothing more

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

possessive form of “son” — a male human offspring

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

not in physical motion

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

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

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

male cat

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

not fair; marked by injustice or partiality or deception

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

not reasonable; not showing good judgment

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

the act of using

From this reading He regretted it exceedingly, but still he was not so much troubled about that, as by the thought that he could no longer use his money as he pleased.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading This was like the law against going outside the gate after dark--unreasonable and unjust; and was made simply because his father "didn't want him to enjoy himself if he could help it."

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

From this reading The yacht was lost to him, and that was a settled fact.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

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

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Tom, we repeat, did not try to induce his father to reconsider the decision he had made in regard to the Storm King, and the manner in which his son's wages ought to be disposed of, for he knew that all the promises he could make, and all the arguments he could bring to bear upon him, would have no effect.

an expensive vessel propelled by sail or power and used for cruising or racing

From this reading The yacht was lost to him, and that was a settled fact.