used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
associateverbUS /əˈsoʊsiət/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading BAD COMPANY.--MISCHIEVOUSNESS.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
for the reason that
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
a youthful male person
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
carelesslyadverbUS /ˈkerləsli/
without care or concern
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading BAD COMPANY.--MISCHIEVOUSNESS.
corruptverbUS /kərˈʌpt/
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
enticedverbUS /ɪnˈtaɪst/
past form of “entice” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
indiscriminatelyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈskrɪmənətliː/
in a random manner
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
maliciousadjectiveUS /məˈlɪʃəs/
having the nature of or resulting from malice
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
MISCHIEVOUSNESSnoun
an attribute of mischievous children
From this reading BAD COMPANY.--MISCHIEVOUSNESS.
momentaryadjectiveUS /ˈmoʊmənteri/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
under a moral obligation to do something
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
and nothing more
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
principlesnounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
an educational institution
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
try to get or reach
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading They not only associate indiscriminately in general society, where they are obliged to go, as at school; but they seek the company of bad boys, or permit themselves to be enticed into it, because it affords them some momentary enjoyment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
unmannerlyadjective
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
in or at the place that
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A bad boy is one who has a _bad disposition_, which has never been subdued; or one of corrupt principles and bad habits.
which person or people
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A boy with a bad disposition will be rough, quarrelsome, malicious in his temper, fond of mischief, and rude and unmannerly in his general behavior.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There are some boys, who carelessly go any where that they can find amusement, without regard to the character of their company.
