Chapter IX

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

(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 But it was all so very different with Creggan.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading ON BOARD THE GUNBOAT _RATTLER_.

a youthful male person

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

the act of burning something

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was all so very different with Creggan.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

put or send forth

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading But it was all so very different with Creggan.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading ON BOARD THE GUNBOAT _RATTLER_.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

knowledge and intellectual ability

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

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

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

a boy or man

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

engage in

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

throughout a period of time

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ON BOARD THE GUNBOAT _RATTLER_.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

go across or through

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

by chance

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading ON BOARD THE GUNBOAT _RATTLER_.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

not in physical motion

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

lacking fresh air

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading ON BOARD THE GUNBOAT _RATTLER_.

a special situation

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

precisely as stated

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

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

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

in a weak or feeble manner or to a minor degree

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

which person or people

From this reading He could not be in good health; and I have known many a boy who, bright in intellect, was too weakly to "pass the doctor", as it is called.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".

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

From this reading Creggan Ogg M'Vayne worked very hard indeed to make sure of passing.

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

From this reading I am quite certain of one thing, that did any lad study so hard in a city, burning perhaps the midnight oil and sitting in a badly-ventilated, stuffy room, although at the examination he might make quite a good show, still "his face would be sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought".