Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

how long something has existed

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

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

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

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From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

a youthful male person

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

relating to or based on or involving comparison

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

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

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

reach, make, or come to a decision about something

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

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

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

free from traditional social restraints

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

provided or supplied or equipped with (especially as by inheritance or nature)

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

the quality of being honest and straightforward in attitude and speech

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

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

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

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

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

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

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

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

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

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

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

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

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

deprived of parents by death or desertion

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

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

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

with little or no delay

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

accomplished rapidly and without delay

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

good at remembering

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

only a very short time before

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

personal independence

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

protected from danger or bad weather

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

directly and without evasion; not roundabout

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

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

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

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

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

without hesitation

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment (either for or against something)

From this reading He had learned to look at facts and people squarely, to estimate values and character promptly, and then to decide upon his own action unhesitatingly.

past form of “warrant” — provide adequate grounds to justify (a certain course of action)

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

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

From this reading Although never regarded as the model good boy at the boarding-schools wherein he had spent most of his life, he had been a general favorite with both teachers and scholars.

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

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

during the time that

From this reading A certain frankness in mischief and buoyancy of spirit had carried him through all difficulties, while his apt mind and retentive memory always kept him near to the head of his classes.

accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MISS LOU EMANCIPATED Nature had endowed Scoville with a quick, active mind, and circumstances had developed its power and capacity to a degree scarcely warranted by his age.

characteristic of or devoted to the temporal world as opposed to the spiritual world

From this reading Orphaned early in life, compelled to hold his own among comparative strangers since childhood, he had gained a worldly wisdom and self-reliance which he could not have acquired in a sheltered home.