Chapter XIV

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

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

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

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

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

excessively forward

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

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

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

carefully weighed

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

in an accurate manner

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

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

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

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

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

opinion or judgment

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

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

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

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

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

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

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

used of persons; emotionally hardened

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

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

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

the act of retaining something

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

having no employment

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

in an incorrect manner

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

a boy or man

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

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

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

someone who makes charitable donations intended to increase human well-being

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

cut with a saw

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

one who is playfully mischievous

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

a reckless and unprincipled reprobate

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

a person who sins (without repenting)

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

having a supporting base

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

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

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.

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

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

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

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

which person or people

From this reading _HIS BROTHER--THE PHILANTHROPIST._ As Robin was standing rubbing his tear-stained eyes outside the church door, a man, who considered himself a philanthropist, but was not, passed by.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Judging correctly by Robin's outward appearance that he was a little scapegrace, a regular scamp of the streets, and assuming incorrectly that he was hardened within, he set to work on the much-practised principle of making hard, harder.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Come, come, my lad, what are you idling there for?

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He saw the disreputable-looking child, observed that he stood almost inside the church porch, and thought it a nice opportunity for holding forth to this young sinner on the error of his ways.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If you don't want to go into the church you had better be off about your business.