used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you are the sort of a boy who is afraid of becoming dissatisfied with his present outlook on life and vision of possibilities for the future, you had better not read this book.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading If you are the sort of a boy who is afraid of becoming dissatisfied with his present outlook on life and vision of possibilities for the future, you had better not read this book.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If you are the sort of a boy who is afraid of becoming dissatisfied with his present outlook on life and vision of possibilities for the future, you had better not read this book.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
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writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
according with custom or propriety
From this reading If you are the sort of a boy who is afraid of becoming dissatisfied with his present outlook on life and vision of possibilities for the future, you had better not read this book.
the supreme effort one can make
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(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
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a committee having supervisory powers
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a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading If you are the sort of a boy who is afraid of becoming dissatisfied with his present outlook on life and vision of possibilities for the future, you had better not read this book.
a youthful male person
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
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a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
COnounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
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determine the number or amount of
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
dissatisfiedadjectiveUS /dɪˈsætəsfaɪd/
in a state of sulky dissatisfaction
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a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
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the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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yet to be or coming
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
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hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
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past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
HeroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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on condition that; in the event that
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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and nothing more
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
a characteristic state or mode of living
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LIMITEDadjectiveUS /ˈlɪmətəd/
small in range or scope
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plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
engage in
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Author of "Canadian Heroes of Mission Fields Overseas" Secretary of National Boys' Work Board T. H. BEST PRINTING CO., LIMITED TORONTO, ONT.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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touching and supported by a surface
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used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
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outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
outlooknounUS /ˈaʊtlʊk/
a habitual or characteristic mental attitude that determines how you will interpret and respond to situations
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OverseasadverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈsiːz/
beyond or across the sea
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plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
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give an exhibition of to an interested audience
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PRINTINGnounUS /ˈprɪntɪŋ/
text handwritten in the style of printed matter
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interpret something that is written or printed
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a person who is head of an administrative department of government
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performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
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a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading The ambitious boys are in one class; those who are determined to make their lives count.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
TORONTOnounUS /tərˈɑːntoʊ/
the provincial capital and largest city in Ontario (and the largest city in Canada)
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towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading In fact, there are just two classes of boys who should be permitted to read these fascinating pages.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading That type of boy will be helped toward finding the best outlet for his services.
a vivid mental image
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which person or people
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used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
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exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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the person or people being spoken to
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