Chapter II

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

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

(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 All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

social insect living in organized colonies; characteristically the males and fertile queen have wings during breeding season; wingless sterile females are the workers

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

an occurrence of something

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

a boy or man

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

plural of “frog” — any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

an established custom

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

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

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

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

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading How intent he seems in reading his book!

investigate scientifically

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

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

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

a small worthless amount

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

plural of “lizard” — relatively long-bodied reptile with usually two pairs of legs and a tapering tail

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

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

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading How intent he seems in reading his book!

-ing form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

providing abundant nourishment

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading How intent he seems in reading his book!

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

unusual or striking

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

third-person singular of “sit” — be seated

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

plural of “tadpole” — a larval frog or toad

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

carry out

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

express in words

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All children have a deal of curiosity, and they ask a great many questions of their parents and others.

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

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

plural of “wake” — the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

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

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

at the time that

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

during the time that

From this reading It is evening, and his mother has gone to see one of the neighbors, while he sits by the bed of his little sister, to take care of her, in case she wakes up.

erect European blueberry having solitary flowers and blue-black berries

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Jack’s habit of roaming about――His singular way of satisfying his curiosity――The story of the whortleberry bush――Frogs, tadpoles, and lizards――How to see and investigate――The ant hill――Great days――Dinner._ Here the little fellow sits with his book, for he has now learnt to read.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.

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

From this reading But I must tell you about Jack, when he was quite young, and before he could read.