Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

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

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

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

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

a man who has never been married

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

take in liquids

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

plural of “drink” — a single serving of a beverage

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

plural of “evil” — morally objectionable behavior

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

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

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

an established custom

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

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

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

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

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

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From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

engage in

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

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 John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

the force of workers available

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

past form of “praise” — express approval of

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

an educational institution

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

past form of “school” — educate in or as if in a school

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

in the near future

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

not in physical motion

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading John's active mind was soon being schooled in many evils that he had not known before.

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

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

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

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Among these men, as among his schoolmates, John became a favorite; and he was often praised and admired for his shrewd and manly ways.

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

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

at the time that

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.

during the time that

From this reading The Card Parties While John was forming new acquaintances at school, Satan was not asleep.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading And to make the matter still worse, John's father had a number of bachelor friends with whom he was in the habit of meeting for pleasant evenings, and their amusements were mostly drinking strong drinks and playing card games.

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

From this reading And when the report concerning his intense desire to become a man was circulated among them, they urged him to drink beer, saying that it would make him more manly and that all men must learn how to drink and smoke if they would be thought of as being manly.