Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

plural of “advantage” — the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

later than; following

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

plural of “allotment” — a share set aside for a specific purpose

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

a line of approach

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

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From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

under normal conditions

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye

From this reading RAISED EYEBROWS.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

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

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

a narrow way or road

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

temporary living quarters

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

in the open air

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading RAISED EYEBROWS.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.

an educational institution

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

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

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

the upper part of anything

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

in a vivid manner

From this reading But never had the extraordinary advantages of open-air study presented themselves so vividly.

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

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

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

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Lewisham was not looking over the top of his book during these periods of open-air study, then commonly he was glancing over his shoulder.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Before breakfast he took half an hour of open-air reading along the allotments lane near the Frobishers' house, after breakfast and before school he went through the avenue with a book, and returned from school to his lodgings circuitously through the avenue, and so back to the avenue for thirty minutes or so before afternoon school.

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

From this reading "Work must be done anyhow," said Mr. Lewisham.