used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REVOLVING AND RESOLVING.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
ConversationsnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
many times at short intervals
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
immediately past
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
engage in
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
Manton's
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From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
recordedadjectiveUS /rəˈkɔːrdɪd/
set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
RESOLVINGnounUS /riˈzɑːlvɪŋ/
analysis into clear-cut components
From this reading REVOLVING AND RESOLVING.
restraintsnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnts/
plural of “restraint” — the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
REVOLVINGverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading REVOLVING AND RESOLVING.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
Rodney
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From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Conversations similar to those recorded in the last chapter, were frequently held between the two lads, during the next month.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Will Manton's determination was fixed, and he was making secret preparations to start upon his wild journey.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Rodney, though equally desirous to escape the restraints of home, could not yet make up his mind to risk the adventure.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He regarded his comrade as a sort of young hero; and he wished he had the courage to be like him.
