used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
how long something has existed
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
at or in the front
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
(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 Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
have
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
the two together, not just one
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
Dan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
DunkernounUS /ˈdʌŋkər/
an eater who dips food into a liquid before eating it
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
being one more than seven
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
apart from; not including
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
JOSHverbUS /dʒɑːʃ/
be silly or tease one another
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
a boy or man
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had lost nothing, however, by not attending before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
Rodney
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
RoyalsnounUS /ˈrɔɪəlz/
plural of “royal” — a sail set next above the topgallant on a royal mast
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
Sammie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
an educational institution
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact he had gained much, for both Parson Dan and Mrs. Royal had carefully instructed him so that when he did go to school he was far ahead of boys and girls of his own age.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
(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 Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
at the time that
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
which person or people
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It was more than a mile away, and the Royals could not bear the thought of the little lad walking the whole of that distance when he was but six.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
a late time of life
From this reading CAPTAIN JOSH TAKES A HAND Rodney did not attend the country school until he was over seven years of age.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading Rodney got on well with all the scholars except Sammie Dunker, who was eight years old, and a bully to all younger children.
