Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

in the past

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

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

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

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

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

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

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

have

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

plural of “bit” — a small piece or quantity of something

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

United States literary critic and historian (1886-1963)

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

superlative of “choice” — of superior grade

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

past form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

a person who is older than you are

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

a social unit living together

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

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

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

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

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

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

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

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

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

someone who hunts game

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

unbiased impartial unconcern

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

game equipment consisting of one of several small six-pointed metal pieces that are picked up while bouncing a ball in the game of jacks

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

having a sharply uneven surface or outline

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

a boy or man

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

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From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

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

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

the food served and eaten at one time

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

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

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

possessive form 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 The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

ragged, thin, or untidy in appearance

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

to a great degree

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

plural of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

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

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

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

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

in the direction of

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

flesh of any of several primarily freshwater game and food fishes

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Years ago the country lads and lassies generally used little bits of stones, instead of scraggly, jagged pieces of iron, with which they amuse themselves in these days.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The father complimented him on his skill, for that was before the parent's patience had been so sorely tried by the indifference of the lad toward the vocation to which the elder meant he should devote his life.

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

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

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

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading On the day which I have in mind, he had spent the forenoon fishing, and brought home a mess of trout for which he had whipped one of the mountain brooks, and which furnished the family with the choicest sort of a meal.

a late time of life

From this reading Bear in mind that Tim Hunter was twelve years old at the time, being the junior by two years of his sister Maggie.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading He left the lad at liberty to spend the rest of the day as he chose, and, early in the afternoon, he proposed to his sister that they should engage in that old game of "jackstones" with which I am sure you are familiar.