Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

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

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

a youthful male person

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

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

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

superlative of “busy” — actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

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From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

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

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

plural of “depot” — station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

the act of departing

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

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

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

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From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

plural of “library” — a room where books are kept

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

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

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

full of or characterized by loud and nonmusical sounds

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

plural of “omnibus” — an anthology of articles on a related subject or an anthology of the works of a single author

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

and nothing more

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

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From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

comparative of “rich” — possessing material wealth

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

past form of “rumble” — make a low noise

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

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

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

showing signs of wear and tear

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

the rays of the sun

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

past form of “tinkle” — make or emit a high sound

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The people who hurried by were too busy to do more than to glance at the lame boy who sat in the sunshine against the wall, or to guess that there was a picture-gallery and a circulating-library in the court.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading But Johnny had both, and took such comfort in them that he never could be grateful enough to the wind that brought him his books and pictures, nor to the sun that made it possible for him to enjoy them in the open air, far more than richer folk enjoy their fine galleries and libraries.

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

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

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

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

in or at the place that

From this reading Johnny lived in a little court that led off from one of the busiest streets in the city,--a noisy street, where horse-car bells tinkled and omnibuses rumbled all day long, going and coming from several great depots near by.

which person or people

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."

in the company of; together with

From this reading The court was a dull place, with only two or three shabby houses in it, and a high blank wall at the end.

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

From this reading If any one had asked Johnny Morris who were his best friends, he would have answered,-- "The sun and the wind, next to mother."