Chapter X

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

(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 ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

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

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

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

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

an anniversary of the day on which a person was born (or the celebration of it)

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

a youthful male person

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

a young person of either sex

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Could he not get one?"

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

formed or developed from something else; not original

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

the organ of sight

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Could he not get one?"

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

providing assistance or serving a useful function

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

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

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

characterized by or given to yielding to the wishes of someone

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

full of life and energy

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Could he not get one?"

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

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

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

plural of “present” — the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

Identical; not different.

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

plural of “sister” — a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

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

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

precisely as stated

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

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

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tomas had had several playfellows; as he was accustomed to be alone he always wanted things his own way, so he had not been very good-natured.

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

From this reading On his fourth birthday he received, among other presents, a book about brothers and sisters, which told how good brothers were to their sisters, so indulgent and helpful; this was illustrated by sketches in which the little brother always led his little sister by the hand.

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

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Tomas derived another idea in the meantime from the book; he asked "Why he had not a sister too?

in the company of; together with

From this reading ON THE MOUNTAIN Tomasine always had her boy under her own care; the lively, clever child needed a watchful eye; but all the same she looked forward to his fourth birthday with good courage, and on that day something chanced, which made her form a determination.