Chapter VI

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From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

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

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

in addition

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

someone who gives advice about problems

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

the act of departing

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

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From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

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

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

social deportment

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

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

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

on one occasion

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

-ing form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

cause to become

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

an educational institution

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

plural of “shirt” — a garment worn on the upper half of the body

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading Willard became a member of the Junior Class on the strength of his high school certificate, and, since that was also Martin’s class, the latter was able to render assistance during the first difficult days.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Fortunately the two boys took to each other at once and life in Number 16 Haylow promised to move pleasantly.

the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

precisely as stated

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

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From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.

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

From this reading FIRST DAYS AT ALTON Willard’s trunk arrived two days later, as though, by its delay, protesting against the change of plan, and by that time its owner was going about in one of Martin’s shirts.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading It wasn’t hard, for Martin was there to serve as a very willing counselor and guide.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading Those two days witnessed the shaking down of Willard into the manners and customs of Alton Academy.