Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

in addition

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

any person at all

From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

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From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

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

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

a youthful male person

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

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From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

greatly pleasing or entertaining

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

plural of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

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From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

(sometimes offensive) an act of swindling or cheating

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

a laborer who moves from place to place as demanded by employment

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

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

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

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

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

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

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

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

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

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

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

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 At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

plural of “like” — a similar kind

From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

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

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I don't mind if anyone in Avondale who likes me, calls me "Gyp."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

plural of “playmate” — a companion at play

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

receiving deferential regard

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

an educational institution

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

in or at or to some place

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading It sounds friendly, but I'll not always be known as Gyp, the gypsy boy.

not in physical motion

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

precisely as stated

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

the social event at which the ceremony of marriage is performed

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

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

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

during the time that

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

which person or people

From this reading A WEDDING AT CLIFFMORE The playmates who were at Cliffmore for the Summer were having a delightful time, but in a quiet way, John Gifford, or "Gyp," as he was still called, was very happy, and also very busy.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "I'm to be the hired 'man' on his place," he said, "so I'll be earning something, while I study evenings, for I mean to get somewhere worth while.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading At the end of the school year in June, he had stood at the head of his class, and now, employed by Captain Atherton, he knew that he was respected, and that he had honestly earned that respect.