Chapter II

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

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

again but in a new or different way

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

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

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

large or big relative to something else

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

all the plant life in a particular region or period

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

affording comfort or solace

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

make full, also in a metaphorical sense

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

third-person singular of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

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

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

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

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I thought that would interest you.”

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading I thought that would interest you.”

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

a boy or man

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

engage in

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

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

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

a form of address for a man

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

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

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

not any; not one

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

participate in games or sport

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

sullen or unfriendly in appearance

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

become more focused on an area of activity or field of study

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

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

From this reading I thought that would interest you.”

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It’s a consoling truth--and most absolutely a truth--that a man often grows bigger himself for having to fit himself to a smaller place than he had expected to fill.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

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

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

at the time that

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “Why not?” said Mr. Moulton, turning from Mary to scrutinize Mark anew, scowling at him nearsightedly.

be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Mark was telling me, Mr. Moulton,” interposed Win, seeing his chance, “that he had gone quite far in botany, already he was planning to specialize in it, when he was thrown out of his own place in the world.

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

From this reading I thought that would interest you.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I thought that would interest you.”

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “As to being thrown out of your place in the world, my lad, there’s no power on earth can play you that trick; it’s every man’s work to make the place he’s in his own place.