Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

(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 Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

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

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

create by putting components or members together

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

increase twofold

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

at any time

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

every person

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

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From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

death of a person

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

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

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

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

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

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

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

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From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

be the source of pain

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

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

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

in like or similar manner

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

possessive form of “linden” — soft light-colored wood of any of various linden trees; used in making crates and boxes and in carving and millwork

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

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 It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

not one, and not any

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

many times at short intervals

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

a separate part of a whole

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading It was a grave question; and not easy, as he remarked to Faith, to hold so many feelings in his hands and hurt none of them.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

the sport of gliding on skates

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

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From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

being a smooth continuous motion

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

plural of “supper” — a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

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

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

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

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

at the time that

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

in or at the place that

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?

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

From this reading So came the holiday week, wherein was to be done so much less than usual--and so much more.

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

From this reading How should he manage to give everybody a piece of him, and likewise present himself entire to the assembled boys when ever they chose to assemble?--which promised to be pretty often.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

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

From this reading Mr. Linden's work, indeed, was like to double on all hands; for he was threatened with more tea-drinkings, dinners, suppers, and frolics, than the week would hold.

but in spite of that

From this reading How should he go skating, sliding, and sleigh-riding, at all hours of the day and night, and yet spend all those hours where he wanted to spend them?