Chapter VI

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

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

later than; following

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

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

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

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

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

to or from every one of two or more (considered individually)

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

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

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

a youthful male person

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

plural of “cent” — a fractional monetary unit of several countries

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

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

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

divisible by two

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

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

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

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

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

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

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

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

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

a boy or man

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

structures collectively in which people are housed

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

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

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

used to form the superlative

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

capable of being passed or negotiated

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

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

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

showing possibility of achievement or excellence

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

having a good reputation

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

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

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

an educational institution

From this reading He was an intelligent, enterprising boy and had, moreover, received an excellent education in the school of crime.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

being one more than fifteen

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

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

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

take without the owner's consent

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

superlative of “stupid” — lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

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

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

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

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

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

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

up to a particular time

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

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

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

precisely as stated

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.

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

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

at the time that

From this reading _Mamie and the Negotiable Bonds._ Johnny met Mamie when he was sixteen.

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

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

a late time of life

From this reading His parents had died before he was twelve years old, and after that the lad lived at the Newsboys' Lodging House, in Rivington Street, which at that time and until it ceased to exist was the home of boys some of whom afterwards became the swellest of crooks, and some very reputable citizens and prominent politicians.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading At that time he was looked up to in the neighborhood as one of the most promising of the younger thieves.

superlative of “young” — (used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading A meal and a bed there cost six cents apiece and even the youngest and stupidest waif could earn or steal enough for that.