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 The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a character set that includes letters and is used to write a language

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

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

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

cause to be bored

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

a youthful male person

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

possessive form of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

possessive form of “chad” — a small piece of paper that is supposed to be removed when a hole is punched in a card or paper tape

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

tall annual cereal grass bearing kernels on large ears: widely cultivated in America in many varieties; the principal cereal in Mexico and Central and South America since pre-Columbian times

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

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

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

divisible by two

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

the organ of sight

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

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

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

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

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

an iconic mental representation

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

the state of not being susceptible

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a rude expression intended to offend or hurt

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

a small worthless amount

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

a Hebrew minor prophet

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

hear with intention

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

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

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

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

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

above and across; more than

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

a feeling of self-respect and personal worth

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

with speed

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

to say, state, or perform again

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

an educational institution

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

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

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

a painful emotion resulting from an awareness of inadequacy or guilt

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

do one's shopping

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

a person who is owned by someone

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

a pain that is felt (as when the area is touched)

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

express in words

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

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

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

in or at that place or location

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

male cat

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

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

From this reading The boy's mind was as clear as his eye and, like a mountain-pool, gave back every image that passed before it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

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

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading As for Tall Tom, he took as much pride as the school-master in the boy, and in town, at the grist-mill, the cross-roads, or blacksmith shop, never failed to tell the story of the dog and the boy, whenever there was a soul to listen.

during the time that

From this reading THE COMING OF THE TIDE While the corn grew, school went on and, like the corn, Chad's schooling put forth leaves and bore fruit rapidly.

which person or people

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Not a word dropped from the master's lips that he failed to hear and couldn't repeat, and, in a month, he had put Dolph and Rube, who, big as they were, had little more than learned the alphabet, to open shame; and he won immunity with his fists from gibe and insult from every boy within his inches in school--including Tad Dillon, who came in time to know that it was good to let the boy alone.

past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He worked like a little slave about the house, and, like Jack, won his way into the hearts of old Joel and his wife, and even of Dolph and Rube, in spite of their soreness over Chad's having spelled them both down before the whole school.