Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

possessing life

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

(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 But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

a narrow street with walls on both sides

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

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

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

a line of approach

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

in a hearty manner

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

traveling across

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

the quality of conforming to standards of propriety and morality

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

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From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

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

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

set up or found

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

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

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the quality of being humane

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

moving with great haste

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

for the most part

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the force of workers available

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

and nothing more

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

plural of “reform” — a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

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

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

be standing; be upright

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

tireless determination

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

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

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

precisely as stated

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

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

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

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

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

which person or people

From this reading But he had formed some very pleasant distant friendships among workers, and had met prominent men who were interested in reforms of all sorts.

belonging to which person

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was hurrying back to his boarding place one evening late in January with his mind full of the old problem of how to reach the mass of humanity and help them to live in decency so that they might stand some little chance of being good as well as being alive.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading At the crossing of another avenue he met a man whose eloquence as a public speaker was only equalled by his indefatigable tirelessness as a worker among men.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

a late time of life

From this reading During the years of his work in the alley Michael had become known more and more among workers for the poor, and he found strength in their brotherhood, though he kept mainly to his own little corner, and had little time to go out into other fields.

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

From this reading “Good evening, Endicott,” he said cordially, halting in his rapid walk, “I wonder if you’re not the very man I want?