used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
(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 Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
carefully weighed
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
farmersnounUS /ˈfɑːrmərz/
plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
hapel-door
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From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
hedgeverbUS /hedʒ/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
MatnounUS /mæt/
a thick flat pad used as a floor covering
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
neighboringadjectiveUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
having a common boundary or edge; abutting; touching
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
parishnounUS /ˈpærɪʃ/
a local church community
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
the state of having little or no money and few or no material possessions
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
roadsnounUS /roʊdz/
a partly sheltered anchorage
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
scholarsnounUS /ˈskɑːlərz/
plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
an educational institution
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
school-house
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From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
up to a particular time
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But it is time to give an account of its interior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He now began to teach, and his school continued to increase to his heart's content, every day bringing him fresh scholars.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Having posted this document upon the hapel-door, and in all the public places and cross roads of the parish, Mat considered himself as having done his duty.
voraciousadjectiveUS /vɔːˈreɪʃəs/
excessively greedy and grasping
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
at the time that
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
which person or people
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading In this manner he flourished till the beginning of winter, when those boys, who, by the poverty of their parents, had been compelled to go to service to the neighboring farmers, flocked to him in numbers, quite voracious for knowledge.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An addition was consequently built to the school-house, which was considerably too small; so that, as Christmas approached, it would be difficult to find a more numerous or merry establishment under the roof of a hedge school.
