Chapter XIX

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

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

anew

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

(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 “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

The powdery residue left after the burning of a substance.

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

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

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

(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 “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

being moved or acted upon by moving air or vapor

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

a youthful male person

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

share the suffering of

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Do this, my boy, and you will be happy in the doing.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

provide as food

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Do this, my boy, and you will be happy in the doing.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

put a harness

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

plural of “heed” — paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

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

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

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

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

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

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

with fondness; with love

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

engage in

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the force of workers available

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

showing or giving mercy

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

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

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Do this, my boy, and you will be happy in the doing.

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

plural of “nest” — a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

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

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

and nothing more

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

promise solemnly and formally

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

express in words

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

have in common

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

a short musical composition with words

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

refrain from harming

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

distribute loosely

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

with tenderness; in a tender manner

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

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

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

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

From this reading Do this, my boy, and you will be happy in the doing.

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

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

any of various tailless stout-bodied amphibians with long hind limbs for leaping; semiaquatic and terrestrial species

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

-ing form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

fit snugly into

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the act of using

From this reading “I will try to be kind to all harmless, living creatures, both human and dumb, and will try and protect them from cruel usage.”

being of use or service

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

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

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

which person or people

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

any of numerous relatively small elongated soft-bodied animals especially of the phyla Annelida and Chaetognatha and Nematoda and Nemertea and Platyhelminthes; also many insect larvae

From this reading Always feed the song birds, but spare their nests; sprinkle ashes in icy streets, that men and horses may not fall; put the blankets that have blown off the horses on again, and tuck them under the harness; protect the useful toad, and avoid treading on the useful and harmless worm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Be Kind INTRODUCTION TO CHAPTER XIV BY GEORGE T. ANGELL Whenever a brave, kind word needs to be said, say it; whenever a brave, kind act needs to be done, do it.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Do this, my boy, and you will be happy in the doing.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “_Be kind to dumb creatures, nor grudge them your care; God gave them their life, and your love they must share; And He who the sparrow’s fall tenderly heeds, Will lovingly look on compassionate deeds._” In our “Band of Mercy” we have a pledge which every boy should heed, which will make him not only happier but better and more merciful in all the relations of life.