Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

highly skilled

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

(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 They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

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

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

plural of “anticipation” — an expectation

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

subject to appointment

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

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

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

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

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

water travel for pleasure

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

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

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

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From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

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

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

cause to arise

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

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

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

a unit of instruction

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

represented accurately or precisely

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading They all did their best to keep their minds fixed upon the lessons, and they made a reasonable success of their efforts.

precisely as stated

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very 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 THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

at the time that

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

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

From this reading But they were all looking forward to Saturday afternoon with eager anticipations; and when it came, they were at the flat rock which served as a landing-place half an hour before the appointed time.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Perhaps he accomplished as much or more by his efforts to induce his companions not to be carried away by the fascinations of boating as by the efforts of his own will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE SECOND LESSON It was hard work for the boys to confine their attention to their studies during the next few days; but Frank Sedley made a severe struggle to do so, and succeeded very well.

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

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading It was plain enough that his father would not permit the Zephyr to interfere with the studies of the boys, and he represented this danger very strongly to his friends.