Chapter I · Chapter 1

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

give advice to

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

for the reason that

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

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

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

carefully weighed

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

plural of “curve” — the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

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

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

start firing a weapon

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a young female

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

death of a person

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

inflected form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

the force of workers available

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

plural of “photograph” — a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

an artist who creates sculptures

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

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

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

an implement used in the practice of a vocation

From this reading Already the sculptor Life was chiselling away the easy curves with the tool of responsibility.

the act of using

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

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

From this reading The portrait of his father on the desk, the painting of his mother, and above them, among the boys' faces, the group of boys and girls of whom she was one, the girl whom he had not forgotten.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading His college desk was in the corner by the window, and around it hung photographs ordered much as they had been in New Haven.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

in the company of; together with

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.

the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees

From this reading He thought of other things sometimes as he sat before the wood fire in his old Morris chair.

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

From this reading How to keep the men patient; how to use his influence with them; how to advise the president--for young as he was he had to do this because of the hold he had gained on the situation; what concessions were wise--the young face fell into grave lines as he sat, hands deep in his pockets as usual, and considered these questions.