Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

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From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

(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 Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

any thing at all

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

move towards

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

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

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

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From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

a young person of either sex

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

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From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

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

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

a specialist in geology

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

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

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

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

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

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

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

at the same time but in another place

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

not any; not one

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

an introductory textbook

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

plural of “primer” — an introductory textbook

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

without profit or reward

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

past form of “quaver” — give off unsteady sounds, alternating in amplitude or frequency

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

censure severely or angrily

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

possessive form of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

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

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

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

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

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

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

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

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We ’ain’t got no books,” said he, in grim rebuke, as though to put an end to a profitless discussion.

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

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

in the company of; together with

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

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

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.

but in spite of that

From this reading “That’s it,” said Ben, with the nearest approach to cheerfulness he had yet manifested.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Do you wish me to understand,” quavered Mary, “that you have had no studies—that you—can’t read?—that you—don’t know—anything?”

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Meanwhile there lay on the teacher’s “desk” copies of Clodd’s _Childhood of the World_, two of that excellent series of _History Primers_, and _The Young Geologist_, all carefully selected, in the fulness of Mary’s ignorance, for the little pupils of her imagination.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading She had brought no primer, as Mrs. Yellett’s letter had distinctly said that the youngest child was ten and that all were comparatively advanced in their studies.