Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

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

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

any thing at all

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

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

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

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

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

(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 Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

a youthful male person

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

an ability to understand the meaning or importance of something (or the knowledge acquired as a result)

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

divisible by two

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

the branch of linguistics that deals with syntax and morphology (and sometimes also deals with semantics)

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

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

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

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

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

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

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

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

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

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

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

engage in

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

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

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

many times at short intervals

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

and nothing more

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

above and across; more than

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

an area where many people go for recreation

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

plural of “repetition” — an event that repeats

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

an educational institution

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

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

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

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

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

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

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

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

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT IS ONLY TO BE HAD AT HOME.

at the time that

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hugh got on far better with his lessons as he grew more intimate with Dale.

the words that are spoken

From this reading A great deal that he said was above Hugh's comprehension; and much of his repetitions mere words: but there were other matters which fixed Hugh's attention, and proved to him that study might be interesting out of school.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.

produce a literary work

From this reading When Dale had a theme to write, the two boys often walked up and down the playground for half an hour together, talking the subject over, and telling of anything they had heard or read upon it.

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

From this reading It was not so much that Dale helped him with his grammar and construing (for Dale thought every boy should make shift to do his own business) as that he liked to talk about his work, even with a younger boy; and so, as he said, clear his head.