Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading It was in the early part of the autumn, that he and Forester went to Vermont.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

law determining the fundamental political principles of a government

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

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

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading It was in the early part of the autumn, that he and Forester went to Vermont.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

plural of “exercise” — the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

English writer of adventure novels featuring Captain Horatio Hornblower (1899-1966)

From this reading It was in the early part of the autumn, that he and Forester went to Vermont.

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From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

have in mind as a purpose

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Journeying.

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From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

a form of address for a man

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

located, suited for, or taking place in the open air

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

make strong or stronger

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading He did not, however, intend to have him give up the study of books altogether.

a state in New England

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.

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

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

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

From this reading It was in the early part of the autumn, that he and Forester went to Vermont.

at the time that

From this reading When Mr. Baron, Marco's father, put Marco under his cousin Forester's care, it was his intention that he should spend a considerable part of his time in traveling, and in out-of-door exercises, such as might tend to re-establish his health and strengthen his constitution.

in or at the place that

From this reading Accordingly, at one time, for nearly three months, Marco remained at Forester's home, among the Green Mountains of Vermont, where he studied several hours every day.