Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading ANOTHER CHANGE.

any thing at all

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

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

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading ANOTHER CHANGE.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

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

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

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From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

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

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

comparative of “fond” — having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

endowed with talent or talents

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

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

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

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

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

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

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

a unit of instruction

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

engage in

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

the spatial property resulting from a relatively small distance

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

blessed with privileges

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

not in physical motion

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

male cat

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

in the direction of

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

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

From this reading For some time Tom made progress toward health, and was able to read a good part of the day.

at the time that

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

during the time that

From this reading Most evenings he asked Joseph to play to him for a while; he was fond of music, and fonder still of criticism--upon anything.

belonging to which person

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When he had done with Joseph, or when he did not want him, Mary was always ready to give the latter a lesson; and, had he been a less gifted man than he was, he could not have failed to make progress with such a teacher.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.

an employee who performs manual or industrial labor

From this reading The large-hearted, delicate-souled woman felt nothing strange in the presence of the workingman, but, on the contrary, was comfortably aware of a being like her own, less privileged but more gifted, whose nearness was strength.