Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

used improperly or excessively especially drugs

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

-ing form of “abuse” — treat badly

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

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

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

an informal term for a British policeman

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

plural of “clamp” — a device (generally used by carpenters) that holds things firmly together

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

divisible by two

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

a social unit living together

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading It was not her fault that she had not the money to pay him.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

coins made of gold

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

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

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

angered at something unjust or wrong

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

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

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

held dear

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading It was not her fault that she had not the money to pay him.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

in an essential manner

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

above and across; more than

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading It was not her fault that she had not the money to pay him.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

scratch repeatedly

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

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

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

precisely as stated

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.

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

From this reading Bobby was so indignant at the conduct of Mr. Hardhand, that he entirely forgot the adventure of the morning; and he did not even think of the gold he had in his pocket.

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

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

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

From this reading IN WHICH BOBBY GETS OUT OF ONE SCRAPE, AND INTO ANOTHER.

during the time that

From this reading She had been obliged to spend a large portion of her time over the sick beds of her children, so that she could not earn so much money as usual; while the family expenses were necessarily much greater.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He loved his mother; he knew how hard she had worked for him and his brother and sisters; that she had burned the "midnight oil" at her clamps; and it made him feel very bad to near her abused as Mr. Hardhand was abusing her.