Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

later than; following

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

(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 But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

past form of “bestow” — present

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

plural of “border” — a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

touched lightly in passing; grazed against

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

plural of “campbell” — United States mythologist (1904-1987)

From this reading WHAT SEVEN CAMPBELLS CAN DO.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading WHAT SEVEN CAMPBELLS CAN DO.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

king of the Franks and Holy Roman Emperor; conqueror of the Lombards and Saxons (742-814)

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

unvarying in nature

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

-ing form of “devote” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

the act of digging

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading WHAT SEVEN CAMPBELLS CAN DO.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

divisible by two

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

having an (over)abundance of flesh

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

in the fourth place

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

in a grand manner

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

rock fragments and pebbles

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

having no employment

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

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

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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 SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

absolutely essential

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

and nothing more

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

plural of “potato” — an edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

something left after other parts have been taken away

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

-ing form of “require” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

anything indispensable

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

in the second place

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading WHAT SEVEN CAMPBELLS CAN DO.

coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

have in common

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

past form of “sow” — place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

refrain from harming

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

comparative of “sweet” — having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

in or at that place or location

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

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

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

in the third place

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

work hard

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

made neat and tidy by trimming

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

plural of “trojan” — a native of ancient Troy

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

the act of using

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

precisely as stated

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

a black garment (dress) worn by a widow as a sign of mourning

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

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

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT SEVEN CAMPBELLS CAN DO.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading The Doctor, seeing his boys were in earnest, lent them his help whenever he could spare time, sent for the remainder of the gravel for them, showed them how to lay it, trimmed the borders, sowed some potatoes, and presented them with four apple-trees, which he planted at four corners of the ground, and called 'Gozmaringa, Geroldinga, Crevedella, and Spirauca,' after the names of some apple-trees that belonged to King Charlemagne.

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

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

in the company of; together with

From this reading SPITE of obstacles, the labours of the 'Seven Campbells,' as Willie grandly called them, did effect a great improvement in the desert, and the seventh certainly took his share, so far as such a very small man could; for he pulled up a great many weeds with his little fat hands, and brushed down the gravel on the walks with a tooth-brush!

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But, spite of his assistance, there was a great deal requiring the boys' exertions; and they worked like Trojans, devoting nearly all their play-hours and pocket-money to this object, and finding in it both interest and amusement.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Johnnie had learnt one or two lessons from this undertaking: first, that in working for a good object, it is not only necessary to have a right intention at starting, but that constant pains and perseverance are requisite,--as in the matter of Caesar; secondly, that a privilege earned is sweeter than one bestowed as a favour,--as in the spending of the half-crown, which his own toil had procured; thirdly, that even for a good object we must not use bad or doubtful means,--as in the matter of the gravel; and fourthly, that hard work--digging, or what not--from a right motive, becomes a much greater pleasure than any that can be procured by idleness.