Chapter III

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

the mental attitude that something is believable and should be accepted as true

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

(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 Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

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

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

a large stringed instrument; seated player holds it upright while playing

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

expressing extreme contempt

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

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

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading What were Saturdays for?

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

of or relating to or characteristic of German Americans

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

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

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

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

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

and nothing more

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

disability of walking due to crippling of the legs or feet

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

plural of “limitation” — a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

a children's game played with little balls made of a hard substance (as glass)

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

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From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

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From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

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From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

according to the clock

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

above and across; more than

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

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 Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

a keyboard instrument that is played by depressing keys that cause hammers to strike tuned strings and produce sounds

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

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From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

Identical; not different.

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

plural of “saturday” — the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

the act of spending or disbursing money

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

possessive form of “taylor” — United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

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

From this reading Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

not surprised or expressing surprise

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

-ing form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

(of persons) taken advantage of

From this reading But Neale felt for play-mates thus victimized the same slightly contemptuous pity he felt for Jimmy Taylor's lameness, and the same unsurprised acceptance of his own good luck in being free from such limitations.

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

From this reading It is true that in some of the more prosperous German-American families, Saturday was music-lesson day, just as four o'clock instead of ushering in roller-skating or marbles meant sitting in front of a piano, or stooping over a 'cello.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Neither Neale's parents nor he himself could have conceived of any other way of spending Saturdays.

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

From this reading Inevitably Saturdays were all devoted to play.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What were Saturdays for?