used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
highly skilled
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
maintain with or as if with a bet
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
a youthful male person
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
cultivateverbUS /ˈkʌltəveɪt/
foster the growth of
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
dark-hairedadjective
having hair of a dark color
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
dirtnounUS /dɜːrt/
the part of the earth's surface consisting of humus and disintegrated rock
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That roommate of yours for instance.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
he'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
He's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
improvingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvɪŋ/
getting higher or more vigorous
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
an occurrence of something
From this reading That roommate of yours for instance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
it's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
necktiesnounUS /ˈnektaɪz/
plural of “necktie” — neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
on one occasion
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
risksnounUS /rɪsks/
plural of “risk” — a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
roommatenounUS /ˈruːmeɪt/
an associate who shares a room with you
From this reading That roommate of yours for instance.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
schoolmatesnounUS /ˈskuːlmeɪts/
plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
scratchverbUS /skrætʃ/
cause friction
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That roommate of yours for instance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
tienounUS /taɪ/
neckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
except if; if not
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
at the time that
From this reading When I was a little older than you, I once made a mistake in a friend that had mighty serious results, and I don't want you running the same risks.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading That other boy, the dark-haired one from Virginia, he'll get on too; he's worth while, cultivate him.
a late time of life
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
but in spite of that
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
you've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He's pretty green yet, and his taste in neckties is awful, although it's improving, but I'll bet that ten years from now you'll be more proud of what he's accomplished, than he will of what you've done, unless you scratch considerable dirt in the meantime.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Now I've met several of your schoolmates I'd sooner tie up to than the boys you exhibited.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading That roommate of yours for instance.
