Chapter III

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

From this reading PREPARING TO BE A SAILOR.

how long something has existed

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

king of the Visigoths who captured Rome in 410 (370-410)

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

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From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

Having no one else present.

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a feeling of craving something

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading PREPARING TO BE A SAILOR.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

very pleasing to the eye

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

the two together, not just one

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a youthful male person

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a very small quantity of something

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

let fall to the ground

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

affording satisfaction or pleasure

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

a period marked by distinctive character or reckoned from a fixed point or event

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

at any time

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

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

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

of great significance or value

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

and nothing more

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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 During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

a midday meal

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

disregarded

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

not any; not one

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

-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 PREPARING TO BE A SAILOR.

established beyond doubt

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

possessing material wealth

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

any member of a ship's crew

From this reading PREPARING TO BE A SAILOR.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading PREPARING TO BE A SAILOR.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Then during this simple meal he had entered upon his first friendship with a boy of his own age, for the liking that he had already taken for Bonny Brooks was evidently returned.

precisely as stated

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

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

From this reading During the conversation just recorded the boys by no means neglected their luncheon, for both of them had been very hungry, and by the time they arrived at an understanding in regard to Alaric's engagement not a crumb of food nor a drop of milk was left before them.

accept gladly

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

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

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.

during the time that

From this reading While to Bonny Brooks this had proved a most welcome and enjoyable repast, to Alaric it marked a most important era of his life.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To begin with, it was the first meal he had ever paid for out of his own pocket, and this alone was sufficient to give it a flavor that he had never discovered in the rich food by which his appetite had heretofore been tempted.