used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
acknowledgedadjectiveUS /ækˈnɑːlɪdʒd/
recognized or made known or admitted
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
amusementsnounUS /əˈmjuːzmənts/
plural of “amusement” — a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
for the reason that
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
a youthful male person
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
terminate
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
your usual mood
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
the organ of sight
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
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 He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
a unit of instruction
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
obligingadjectiveUS /əˈblaɪdʒɪŋ/
showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
pettedverbUS /ˈpetɪd/
inflected form of “pet” — stroke or caress gently
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
playgroundnounUS /ˈpleɪɡraʊnd/
an area where many people go for recreation
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
pranksnounUS /præŋks/
plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
an educational institution
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
not often
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
have in common
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
sparkleverbUS /ˈspɑːrkəl/
reflect brightly
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
having a supporting base
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
carry out
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A New Companion During this summer, I made the acquaintance at school of a boy called Peter Mason.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Beyond school hours, he spent his time in all manner of pranks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
at the time that
From this reading He seldom knew his lesson well, but, when _kept in_ for not knowing it, had always learned it before any of the rest had got more than half through.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Amongst those of his own standing he was the acknowledged leader in the playground, and was besides often invited to take a share in the amusements of the older boys, by whom he was petted because of his cleverness and obliging disposition.
belonging to which person
From this reading Peter was a clever boy, from whose merry eye a sparkle was always ready to break.
