Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

later than; following

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

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

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

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

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

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

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

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From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

heedful of potential consequences

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

carefully weighed

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

twice as great or many

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

past form of “frequent” — do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

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

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

past form of “indulge” — give free rein to

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

inflected form of “man” — take charge of a certain job; occupy a certain work place

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

the force of workers available

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

an area that is approximately central within some larger region

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

an economic state of growth with rising profits and full employment

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

discretion in practical affairs

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

an educational institution

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

in a serious manner

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

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

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

be standing; be upright

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

the wife of your father by a subsequent marriage

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

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

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

in or at that place or location

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

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

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

propel through the air

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

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

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

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

From this reading It appeared that Mark Manning was one of these.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

(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 MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

widely or fully known

From this reading About the middle of the week, as Frank was taking a walk after school hours, he was considerably surprised to see Mark come out of a well-known liquor saloon frequented by men and boys of intemperate habits.

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

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

at the time that

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

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

From this reading When his father came into possession of a large fortune, and his pocket money was doubled, Mark began to throw off some of the restraint which, from motives of prudence, he had put upon himself.

during the time that

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

which person or people

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading While his stepmother was living and his father's prospects--and consequently his own--were uncertain, he had been circumspect in his behavior and indulged in nothing that could be considered seriously wrong.

plural of “yield” — production of a certain amount

From this reading MARK YIELDS TO TEMPTATION There are some boys, as well as men, who cannot stand prosperity.