Chapter IX

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

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

later than; following

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

anew

From this reading TO THE COUNTRY HOME again!

(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 At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

for a short time

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

a youthful male person

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading TO THE COUNTRY HOME again!

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

take in solid food

From this reading It will not eat the things I give it.

provide as food

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It will not eat the things I give it.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

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

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading TO THE COUNTRY HOME again!

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

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

young sheep

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

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

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

a coniferous tree

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

plural of “procession” — (theology) the origination of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

an educational institution

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

a city in southwestern Spain; a major port and cultural center; the capital of bullfighting in Spain

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

in the near future

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

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

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading TO THE COUNTRY HOME again!

in or at that place or location

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading TO THE COUNTRY HOME again!

hard to endure

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

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

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

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

From this reading At first it seemed to Fernando as if he could never go back to school, for after his week of fêtes and processions and fun, lessons were dull things, but he soon fell into the old ways, and there were so many pleasant things at home that he did not pine for Sevilla at all.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He had a pet lamb--what boy has not in spring-time in Spain?--and he was devoted to it for awhile, trying to feed it all manner of things.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It will not eat the things I give it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "Manuel," he said one day, "I do not know what is wrong with my pet lamb.