used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading His brain seemed to become more active.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading His brain seemed to become more active.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading His brain seemed to become more active.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
developverbUS /dɪˈveləp/
make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
disciplinenounUS /ˈdɪsəplən/
a branch of knowledge
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
divergencenounUS /daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
EageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
Eager's
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From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
divisible by two
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His brain seemed to become more active.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
Jim
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From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
joyouslyadverb
in a joyous and gleeful manner
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
lapsesnounUS /ˈlæpsɪz/
plural of “lapse” — a mistake resulting from inattention
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
limitsnounUS /ˈlɪməts/
plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His brain seemed to become more active.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
a brief written record
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
ordainedadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈdeɪnd/
fixed or established especially by order or command
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
oversightnounUS /ˈoʊvərsaɪt/
an unintentional omission resulting from failure to notice something
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
pitchedadjectiveUS /pɪtʃt/
(of sound) set to a certain pitch or key; usually used as a combining form
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
relegateverbUS /ˈreləɡeɪt/
refer to another person for decision or judgment
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
precisely, exactly
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His brain seemed to become more active.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
strivingnounUS /ˈstraɪvɪŋ/
an effortful attempt to attain a goal
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
tentativeadjectiveUS /ˈtentətɪv/
under terms not final or fully worked out or agreed upon
From this reading Jack, for instance, began to develop a somewhat tentative kind of self-control.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
theretoadverbUS /ˈðertuː/
to that
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
vehemencenounUS /ˈviːəməns/
intensity or forcefulness of expression
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading At times he even attempted to subject Jim to discipline for lapses from his own view of the right way of things.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As time went on, however, Eager's careful oversight of the boys began to note slight points of divergence in the lines of their characteristics, which had so far run absolutely side by side.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading And Jim took him on right joyously; and the pitched battles, which Eager had been striving to relegate to the background, were renewed with vehemence, within the strict limits of the new rules thereto ordained.
