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 What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

any thing at all

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

use to one's advantage

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

for the reason that

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

gotten under control

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

third-person singular of “continue” — continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

recognizable; marked

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

divisible by two

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

apart from; not including

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

an established custom

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

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

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

intense and profound fear

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

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

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

get by special effort

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

plural of “sin” — estrangement from god

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

a person, without saying who

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

take without the owner's consent

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

the act of taking something from someone unlawfully

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

comparative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

express in words

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

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

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

except if; if not

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

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

From this reading How sad it was that John and his cousins did not have someone to check them!

look attentively

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading But the stealing habit, like the tobacco habit, continues to grow stronger, unless it is in some way broken.

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

From this reading The boys now decided to keep close watch, and to avail themselves of every opportunity to procure tobacco, even if they were forced to steal it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What the Big Chest Contained Great sins always have a beginning; the first attempts to do evil are not hard to check if taken in time, but if allowed to be carried out, it is impossible to tell what the results may be.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."

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

From this reading The word "steal" had, of course, a certain horror to John because of the picture his aunt had described of a prison and a thief; but he soothed his conscience by saying, "There isn't anything else in the world except tobacco that I would think of stealing."