Chapter X

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

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

later than; following

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

in the past

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

(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 Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

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

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

any thing at all

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

past form of “buckle” — fasten with a buckle or buckles

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

plural of “course” — education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

more than is needed, desired, or required

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

only a very short time before

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

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

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

having no employment

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

doing arduous or unpleasant work

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

past form of “laugh” — produce laughter

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

the force of workers available

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

not one, and not any

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

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

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

and nothing more

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

an amount of time

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

with speed

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

cut with a saw

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

plural of “sensation” — an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

get rid of

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

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

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It formed almost the only theme of conversation between the two boys for the next two weeks.

plural of “vacation” — leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

precisely as stated

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading Moreover, he took a very different interest in the laboring men he saw and seemed to look at everything from a different point of view.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

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

From this reading Of all the Christmas vacations which Scott could remember he recalled none that had left him such real sensations of pleasure as that three weeks of hard labor in the old transfer shed.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

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

From this reading He buckled down to his work with a better will than he could have done after a period of idleness and had the satisfaction of seeing his extra courses rapidly coming to a successful close.

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

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.

but in spite of that

From this reading A month ago Scott would have laughed at the idea of his being able to learn anything at such a place, yet hardly a day passed now that he did not feel that he had been helped by his experience.