Chapter XIII

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

(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 I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

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

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

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

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

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

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

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

From this reading When I could read the title-page at noon I was much rejoiced.

a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

convert code into ordinary language

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

move gently or carefully

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

being one more than ten

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

great merriment

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

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

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

a quantity that is added

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

light in a transparent protective case

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

the literary culture

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading When I could read the title-page at noon I was much rejoiced.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

the middle of the day

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

according to the clock

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

filled with bewilderment

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When I could read the title-page at noon I was much rejoiced.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading When I could read the title-page at noon I was much rejoiced.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

small or little relative to something else

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

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

From this reading LOOKING FOR THE SUN.--THE OPEN SEA.--BIRDS.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

plural of “thermometer” — measuring instrument for measuring temperature

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

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From this reading When I could read the title-page at noon I was much rejoiced.

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

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

in the direction of

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

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

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

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

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

at the time that

From this reading When I could read the title-page at noon I was much rejoiced.

during the time that

From this reading While the days were thus running on, the sun was crawling up toward the horizon, and each returning noon brought an increase of light.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I carried in my pocket at all times a little book, and early in February I began to experiment with it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading By and by the smaller letters could be puzzled out; then I could decipher with ease the finest print, and the youngsters were in great glee at being able to read the thermometers at eleven and twelve and one o'clock without the lantern.