Chapter VI

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

Having no one else present.

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

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

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

any thing at all

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

openly declared as such

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

(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

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

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

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

in a polite manner

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

open to doubt or suspicion

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

a document appraising the value of something (as for insurance or taxation)

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

a man of refinement

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

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

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

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

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

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

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

cause to arise

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

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

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

engage in

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

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 Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

with little or no delay

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

with speed

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

with speed

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.

plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

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

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

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

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

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

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading In fact, it is doubtful if anything could have advanced him so speedily in the estimation of the better class of Hatton boys than his ill treatment at the hands of their avowed enemies.

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

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

precisely as stated

From this reading It alone was sufficient to induce them to make much of him from the outset; but in a very short time they learned to like him for his own good qualities.

an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

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

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Although the academy was closed, and many of its students were away for the summer, there were a number of Rob's friends left in Hatton, and these promptly taking Jo's side as against the muckers, became his friends as well.

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

From this reading THREATENED VIOLENCE The next two months passed quickly, and were full of interesting happenings for our lads.

at the time that

From this reading He always was a gentleman, polite, courteously attentive when spoken to, and invariably good-natured.