Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

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From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

anew

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

Having no one else present.

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

a Chadic language spoken in northern Nigeria

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

a youthful male person

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

power to direct or determine

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

the state of being decayed or destroyed

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

any strong feeling

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

plural of “feel” — an intuitive awareness

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

set up or found

From this reading He had not found his vocation.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

woodlands in full leaf

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

utter a sound, as with obvious effort

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

past form of “lecture” — deliver a lecture or talk

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

possessive form of “martin” — French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

being nothing more than specified

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

not any; not one

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

restrictive of action

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

an educational institution

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

a particular environment or walk of life

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

in an affectionate or loving manner (“sweet” is sometimes a poetic or informal variant of “sweetly”)

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

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

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Then again, he had been sweetly lectured upon his temper by Father Edmund, and had promised to control it.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He had not found his vocation.

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

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

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

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

at the time that

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

during the time that

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

in a willing manner

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading While they were in sight of the other boys Martin’s pride kept him from displaying any emotion, but when they were alone in the recesses of the woods, and Hubert, putting his hand on the other’s shoulder bade him “not mind them,” his bosom commenced to heave, and he had great difficulty in repressing his tears.

the least favorable outcome

From this reading No boy at a strange school feels as out of place as he, and the worst was, he did not get acclimatised in the least.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading It was not mere grief, it was the sense of desolation; he felt that he was not in his own sphere, and but for the thought of the chaplain would willingly have returned to the outlaws in the greenwood.