Chapter X · Chapter 10

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

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

Having no one else present.

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

someone who bakes commercially

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

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

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

a youthful male person

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

terminate

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

plural of “habit” — an established custom

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

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

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

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

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

engage in

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

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

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

and nothing more

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

participate in games or sport

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

a man who delivers the mail

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

on the contrary

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

express in words

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

ludicrous, foolish

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

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

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

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

From this reading "It is easier to prevent ill habits than to break them."--OLD PROVERB.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

precisely as stated

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading I must say that Joseph _was_ rather a stupid boy.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

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

From this reading But he was very good-natured, and when we were alone I let him be uncle to the dolls.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

at the time that

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

which person or people

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When we spent the day with Maud Mary, however, we never let him play with the baby-house; but we allowed him to be the postman and the baker, and people of that sort, who knock and ring, and we sent him messages.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading He was only a year younger than me, but I never could make him understand exactly what I wanted him to do when we played together; and he was always saying, "Oh, I say, look here, Selina!" and proposing some silly plan of his own.