Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

(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 And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

past form of “allude” — make a more or less disguised reference to

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

-ing form of “benefit” — derive a benefit from

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

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From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

power to direct or determine

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

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From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

the symbol of the Democratic Party; introduced in cartoons by Thomas Nast in 1874

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

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From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

provide entertainment for

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

plural of “expedition” — a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

house for a farmer and family

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

by good fortune

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

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

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

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

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

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

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

set down according to a plan

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

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 He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

above and across; more than

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

any competition

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

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From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

in the near future

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

refrain from harming

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

with resolute determination

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

a beverage made by steeping tea leaves in water

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

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

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

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

From this reading And Roy laid his head down on the pillow that night, steadfastly purposing to continue his rôle of benefiting the human race.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading V A LOST DONKEY Fortunately for the boys, John Cullen got over his fright and took a turn for the better, but Miss Bertram began to exercise more control over their many spare hours.

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

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading And Dudley in his happy, careless way soon put all thoughts of improved opportunities out of his head.

which person or people

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading He was ready enough to put into action any proposal of Roy's, but left alone he was perfectly content to enjoy himself in his own easy fashion; and Roy seemed to be willing to let the matter rest, as he never now alluded to it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.

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

From this reading She took them out driving with her in the afternoon, or expeditions by foot; sometimes to some farmhouse to tea, sometimes to some neighboring squire who had young ones to entertain them.