used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
BadgeringnounUS /ˈbædʒərɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
BROADERadjectiveUS /ˈbrɔːdər/
comparative of “broad” — having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
ChristophernounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
Elisabeth
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From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
foolishnessnounUS /ˈfuːlɪʃnəs/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
ForgettingverbUS /fərˈɡetɪŋ/
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
MarianounUS /mərˈiːə/
a dark region of considerable extent on the surface of the moon
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
not any; not one
From this reading "No; please tell me."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "No; please tell me."
established beyond doubt
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
an educational institution
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
schoolmen's
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From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
Slade
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From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
sodnounUS /sɑːd/
surface layer of ground containing a mat of grass and grass roots
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
in the near future
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
express in words
From this reading "No; please tell me."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
unfrequently
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From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I mean to go up to the Slade School, and study there, and learn to be a great artist."
plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading BROADER VIEWS He proved that Man is nothing more Than educated sod, Forgetting that the schoolmen's lore Is foolishness with God.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading Elisabeth asked of Christopher, as the two were walking together--as they walked not unfrequently--in Badgering Woods.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know what I mean to do as soon as Cousin Maria will let me?"
