Chapter II · Breaking Up

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

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

anew

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

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

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

in a state of sleep

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

not in a state of sleep; completely conscious

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

plural of “blind” — people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

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

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading To-day, however, the children were not sleepy, but neither were they industrious.

past form of “cage” — confine in a cage

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

dearly loved

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

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

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

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

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

an event that happens

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

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

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To-day, however, the children were not sleepy, but neither were they industrious.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading To-day, however, the children were not sleepy, but neither were they industrious.

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

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

and nothing more

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

kitchen appliance used for baking or roasting

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

above and across; more than

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

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From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

in a satisfactory manner

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

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

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

presiding officer of a school

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

ready to fall asleep

From this reading To-day, however, the children were not sleepy, but neither were they industrious.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading To-day, however, the children were not sleepy, but neither were they industrious.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

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

From this reading Neither learning nor teaching goes forward satisfactorily on such days; and, indeed, it was as much as the good schoolmaster could do, especially during this hot summer, to keep himself and his dear children awake over their books.

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

From this reading To-day, however, the children were not sleepy, but neither were they industrious.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

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

From this reading It was very hot in the school-room at Steinheim, almost as hot as in an oven, although the faded green blinds were drawn down.

at the time that

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.

in the company of; together with

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading There was not much danger of this happening among the children, for if any one of them dropped his head somewhat over his book, another was sure to tickle him under the nose with a pen-feather, so that he suddenly woke up again.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading When he walked up and down the narrow space between his tall chair and the school-benches, like a caged lion, the children asked one another anxiously, "Do you think he is angry?" not knowing that he only did so to prevent himself from falling fast asleep in his chair.