Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

(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 MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

remove the dust from

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

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From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

yet to be or coming

From this reading He was greedy of the future.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

a state of high honor

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth

From this reading He was greedy of the future.

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From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading He was greedy of the future.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

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

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

lengthen in time; cause to be or last longer

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

the attribute of being restful

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

the study and classification of human societies

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

a male human offspring

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

past form of “suffuse” — cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

having intellectual depth

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

plural of “triumph” — a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

migratory

From this reading On this summer evening, however, it was easy to prolong the dream, since the hour was one for quiet of body and for wandering visions.

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

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

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

From this reading Now that the doors of college were fairly closed, that career became to him but as a half-dreaming condition, before one wakes.

in or at the place that

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MOTHER AND SON To have been captain of the foot-ball team, which some student of sociology has called the highest office in the free gift of the American people, might seem glory enough for one life; but Richard Percival was of such stuff that all past triumphs became dust and ashes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The room was large and suffused with that restfulness which comes to homes where serene and thoughtful lives have been lived.