Chapter I

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading ART'S ORGAN ADVENTURE.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

(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 He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

possessive form of “art” — the products of human creativity; works of art collectively

From this reading ART'S ORGAN ADVENTURE.

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

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

a youthful male person

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY MATTHEW WHITE, JUN.

plural of “church” — one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

the craft of making dresses

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

a social unit living together

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the act of departing

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

foreshadow or presage

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

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

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading BY MATTHEW WHITE, JUN.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

full of life and energy

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

engage in

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel

From this reading BY MATTHEW WHITE, JUN.

shop selling women's hats

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

a fully differentiated structural and functional unit in an animal that is specialized for some particular function

From this reading ART'S ORGAN ADVENTURE.

plural of “palace” — a large and stately mansion

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

plural of “prison” — a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

determined

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

worried and uneasy

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

plural of “trip” — a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

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

From this reading As neither of these occupations was lively enough to suit the taste of an eager, restless boy like Art, he took to going off on long exploring trips by himself, up, down, across, and around the city!

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

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

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

during the time that

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

a Caucasian

From this reading BY MATTHEW WHITE, JUN.

which person or people

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He had "done" the galleries, the churches, the prisons, and the palaces with the rest of the family; but now that all the principal points of interest had been visited, his mother and sister became absorbed in "dressmaking and millinery" while his father spent hours at the _Herald_ office reading the American papers.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The Dicksons were spending the winter in Paris, and Art, who was fourteen, resolved to make the most of the grand opportunity thus afforded him of thoroughly exploring the handsomest city in the world.