Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

later than; following

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

(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 BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

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

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

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

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

an old word for “between”

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

set up or found

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

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

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

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

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

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

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

characterized by hard work and perseverance

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

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

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

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

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

a boy or man

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

go away from a place

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

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 She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

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

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

the force of workers available

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

a particular point in time

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

not any; not one

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

above and across; more than

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

participate in games or sport

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

cut with a saw

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

a male human offspring

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

not in physical motion

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

the profession of a teacher

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

express in words

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

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

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

in or at that place or location

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

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

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

one who is absent from school without permission

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading So a tutor was found for him; but it is to be feared that he was by no means an industrious scholar.

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

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

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

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.

at the time that

From this reading Indeed, we hear of such dreadful things as playing truant, so that when a day was fixed for an examination by learned men as to how the Heir-to-Empire was getting on with his studies, "at the master moment it was found that the scholar, having attired himself for sport, had disappeared!"

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

in the company of; together with

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading To begin with, Queen Humeeda was a wise woman, and she saw that it was not good for the little lad to be always at play.

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

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

a late time of life

From this reading She knew that as a King's son in the East, he would have small time after he was ten for schooling, and as he was now close on four that did not leave many years for teaching.

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

From this reading BETWIXT CUP AND LIP Now it may indeed seem that all our little Heir-to-Empire's troubles were over; but there is still somewhat to tell of our young hero.