Chapter V

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

(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 The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

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

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

being joined in close association

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

with resolute determination

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

set up or found

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

brought together in one place

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

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

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

incapable of being repudiated or transferred to another

From this reading INALIENABLE RIGHTS.

freedom from control or influence of another or others

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

and nothing more

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

possessive form of “people” — (plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

put into a recess

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading INALIENABLE RIGHTS.

an educational institution

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

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

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

in the near future

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

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

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

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

From this reading The boys at his school nearly all liked him; he “went into things” so heartily, that he was wanted on both sides in all the games that had more than one.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading But with all his love of fun, the boys soon found that there were some sorts of fun—or what they called so—for which it was useless to ask his help.

at the time that

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

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

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind

From this reading So when recess came, the morning before school closed for the summer, a group of boys gathered in a corner of the playground, whispering together, and did not ask him to join them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.

plural of “wrong” — that which is contrary to the principles of justice or law

From this reading As time went on, from that Fourth of July when Johnny had reason to change his views about independence, and as he thought more about that, and other matters connected with it, he grew only the more firmly convinced that any of his rights which trod upon the toes of other people’s rights, were only wrongs under a false name.