used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW FIRE-EXTINGUISHER.
anew
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
how long something has existed
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
antagonistsnounUS /ænˈtæɡənəsts/
plural of “antagonist” — someone who offers opposition
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
arrivesverbUS /ərˈaɪvz/
third-person singular of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
a youthful male person
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
breakfast-table
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From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
bundlenounUS /ˈbʌndəl/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
past form of “climb” — go upward with gradual or continuous progress
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
clothing in general
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
characterized by great determination
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
disagreeableadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbəl/
not to your liking
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
a social unit living together
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
FIRE-EXTINGUISHER
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From this reading A NEW FIRE-EXTINGUISHER.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
the act of giving
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
used to form the superlative
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW FIRE-EXTINGUISHER.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
Phaetonnoun
large open car seating four with folding top
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
phasenounUS /feɪz/
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
pitiedverbUS /ˈpɪtiːd/
inflected form of “pity” — share the suffering of
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
punishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌnɪʃt/
subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
rope-ladder
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From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
in the near future
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
not in physical motion
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
unfavorableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnˈfeɪvərəbəl/
not encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
covered or soaked with a liquid such as water
From this reading We climbed up, and as soon as he could tie up his wet clothes in a bundle, he went down again and ran home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
at the time that
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
which person or people
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At such a time, it seems to a boy as if those who ought to sympathize with him, had set themselves up as determined antagonists, bringing out by questions and comments the most unfavorable phase of everything that has happened, and making him feel that, instead of a misfortune to be pitied, it was a crime to be punished.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading When our family were assembled at the breakfast-table, I had to go through those disagreeable explanations which every boy encounters before he arrives at the age when he can do what he pleases without giving a reason for it.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was not yet morning, and my rope-ladder was still hanging out when Phaeton and I reached the house.
