how long something has existed
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature
From this reading To Jack, the change was not altogether agreeable.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading To Jack, the change was not altogether agreeable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading To Jack, the change was not altogether agreeable.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
dawnedverbUS /dɔːnd/
past form of “dawn” — become clear or enter one's consciousness or emotions
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
earningsnounUS /ˈɜːrnɪŋz/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
being one more than ten
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
Hardings
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From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
immatureadjectiveUS /ˌɪməˈtjʊr/
characteristic of a lack of maturity
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
of the present time and place
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
impressverbUS /ˌɪmˈpres/
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
a small worthless amount
From this reading To Jack, the change was not altogether agreeable.
JACK'SnounUS /dʒæks/
possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
absolutely essential
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
not any; not one
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading To Jack, the change was not altogether agreeable.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
prosperitynounUS /prɑːˈsperəti/
an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
removalnounUS /rɪˈmuːvəl/
the act of removing
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
an educational institution
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Few boys of the immature age of eleven are devoted to study, and Jack was not one of these few.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The freedom which he had enjoyed suited him, and he tried to impress it upon his father that there was no immediate need of his returning to school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading JACK'S MISCHIEF One of the first results of the new prosperity which had dawned upon the Hardings, was Jack's removal from the street to the school.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
in the company of; together with
From this reading While his father was out of employment, his earnings seemed necessary; but now they could be dispensed with.
