Chapter XV

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

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

(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 We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

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

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the power or right to give orders or make decisions

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

a youthful male person

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

make by combining materials and parts

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

providing freedom from worry

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

the failure to obey

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

be in motion due to some air or water current

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

the outstanding poet and dramatist of the Restoration (1631-1700)

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

willingly obedient out of a sense of duty and respect

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

of or belonging to or characteristic of this earth as distinguished from heaven

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

every person

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

productive or conducive to producing in abundance

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

relating to or dealing with the affairs or structure of government or politics or the state

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

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

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

with honesty

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

plural of “lawmaker” — a maker of laws; someone who gives a code of laws

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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 —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the force of workers available

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

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

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

not any; not one

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

many times at short intervals

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

designating the generation of organisms from which hybrid offspring are produced

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

plural of “penitentiary” — a correctional institution for those convicted of major crimes

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

an abstraction belonging to or characteristic of two entities or parts together

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

express in words

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

get by special effort

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

plural of “source” — the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

the environmental condition

From this reading Obedience to law, parental and governmental, would bring absolute happiness to our homes and hearts as nearly as such a condition is possible with our earthly surroundings.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

in or at that place or location

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

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

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

an old word for “your”, speaking to one person

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

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

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.

which person or people

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Let the boys remember this at all times, and build on this foundation early in life a structure that will always prove a valuable and invaluable investment.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

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

From this reading We often find fault with our lawmakers, and sometimes justly, but it is a comforting thought, that if all our laws, bad as some of them may be, were obeyed at all times by everybody, there would be no inmates of our Reform Schools or Penitentiaries, provided there should be no violation of parental authority, as well.

the cardinal number that is the sum of ten and one

From this reading Relation to Others Be Dutiful INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XI BY T. T. GEER Happy the _boy_, and happy he alone, He, who can call to-day his own; He who, secure within, can say To-morrow do thy worst, for I have lived to-day.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading —_Dryden._ Disobedience to parents is one of the fruitful sources from which our Reform Schools are filled, and, afterward, as a result of which, many young men drift into our penitentiaries.