Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

later than; following

From this reading SIX MONTHS AFTER.

how long something has existed

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

(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 Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

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

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

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

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

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

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

a youthful male person

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

the part of the face above the eyes

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

an act of copying

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

being one more than seven

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

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

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

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

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

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

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

United States sculptor (1887-1966)

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

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From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

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

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

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

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

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From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

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

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

past form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading SIX MONTHS AFTER.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

not any; not one

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

and nothing more

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

(used of persons and their behavior) cultivated and genteel

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

unusual or striking

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading SIX MONTHS AFTER.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

natural abilities or qualities

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

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

From this reading "I must be setting the table for supper."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

having intellectual depth

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

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

From this reading "It's most time for Paul to come home," said Mrs. Hoffman.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

a flaw or weak point

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

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

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.

belonging to which person

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading "I wonder how he will like my new picture," said Jimmy, a delicate boy of eight, whose refined features, thoughtful look, and high brow showed that his mind by no means shared the weakness of his body.

a late time of life

From this reading Though only eight years of age he already manifested a remarkable taste and talent for drawing, in which he had acquired surprising skill, considering that he had never taken lessons, but had learned all he knew from copying such pictures as fell in his way.