Chapter VII

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

later than; following

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

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

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

for the reason that

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

a youthful male person

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

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From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

only a very short time before

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

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

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

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

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

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

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

too numerous to be counted

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

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From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

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

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

possessing qualities befitting a man

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

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

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

comparative of “noble” — impressive in appearance

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

showing a cheerful willingness to do favors for others

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

many times at short intervals

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

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

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

and nothing more

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

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

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

marked by artful prudence, expedience, and shrewdness

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or last

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

plural of “quarrel” — an angry dispute

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

the force by which bodies repel one another

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

a manner that is rude and insulting

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

an educational institution

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading He has lost much of his boyish rudeness, and when it is politic is kind, obliging and pleasant, but I still often feel in his presence the old sensation of repulsion.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

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

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

not in physical motion

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

caused to fall to the ground

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

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

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Ned Cheyleigh is still my bosom friend, nobler, truer and more manly, if a soul such as his can know any degree of improvement.

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

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Frank Paning and myself, after innumerable quarrels and make-ups, have grown somewhat intimate, partly from the fact that our families are near neighbors, and partly because we are thrown together so constantly at school, being the only two members of a Latin class.

at the time that

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Lulie is still the bone between us, though with infinite tact she contrives to preserve the balance of feeling.

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

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

a late time of life

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading ONE would hardly recognize in the tall youth the little boy that cried so when called away from the party, but times and persons change a great deal in seven years.