Chapter III

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

later than; following

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

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

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a youthful male person

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

United States showman famous for his Wild West Show (1846-1917)

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

a social unit living together

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a man who lives on the frontier

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

engage in

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

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

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

an educational institution

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a building where young people receive education

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

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

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

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

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

a source of difficulty

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Mrs. Cody made up her mind that Bill should go there to school, and after much discussion he began his school days.

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

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

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

From this reading The family difficulties were not so serious as they had seemed at first.

during the time that

From this reading Mrs. Cody was able to keep the farm, and realizing that her boy, while promising to make a good frontiersman, was not getting any education, she showed him the necessity of having the "man of the family" go to school.

which person or people

From this reading Near their home some of the settlers had contributed money for the building of a little schoolhouse and for the payment of a teacher who was to come from the East and teach their children.

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

From this reading II LITTLE BILL AT SCHOOL AND AT THE TRAPS Now began days of trouble for the young frontier boy.