Chapter VI

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

how long something has existed

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

a military unit consisting of armored fighting vehicles

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

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

From this reading But he had taken no harm as yet.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had taken no harm as yet.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

a series of things depending on each other as if linked together

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

plural of “feather” — the light horny waterproof structure forming the external covering of birds

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

adorn with bands of flowers or leaves

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

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

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.

From this reading But he had taken no harm as yet.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

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

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

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From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

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

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

the quality of innocent naivete

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

free from evil or guilt

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

not any; not one

From this reading But he had taken no harm as yet.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

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

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

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

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

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

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

on the contrary

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

plural of “run” — a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

an educational institution

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

yielding readily to pressure or weight

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

carry out

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But he had taken no harm as yet.

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

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

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

From this reading HOW THE CHRISTMAS ROSES BEGAN TO TAKE ROOT.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

plural of “urchin” — poor and often mischievous city child

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

precisely as stated

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

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

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

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

From this reading As water runs off the feathers of a water-bird, so evil failed to penetrate the soft armour of the boy's innocence.

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

From this reading OLLIE GARLAND had been very happy making his daisy chain sitting on the ragged grass plot which formed the so-called garden in front of Ralph's house.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He was too innocent, and so was Ruth, to be aware of the danger he incurred by playing in the streets with the little urchins of his own age, whom he met there; it was not exactly the school one would have chosen for a child hitherto kept rather too much apart.

but in spite of that

From this reading But he had taken no harm as yet.