used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
any thing at all
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
determiningadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənɪŋ/
having the power or quality of deciding
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
docileadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːsəl/
willing to be taught or led or supervised or directed
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
docilitynounUS /dɑːˈsɪləti/
the trait of being agreeably submissive and manageable
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
exposeverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊz/
expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
a single distinct event
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
incurringnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrɪŋ/
acquiring or coming into something (usually undesirable)
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
a course of conduct
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
the act of punishing
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
pupilnounUS /ˈpjuːpəl/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
reproofnoun
an act or expression of criticism and censure
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
revelationnounUS /ˌrevəˈleɪʃən/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
an educational institution
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
temptationsnounUS /temˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “temptation” — something that seduces or has the quality to seduce
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned out a docile pupil, and on the whole, docility did not come hard to him.
vistasnounUS /ˈvɪstəz/
plural of “vista” — the visual percept of a region
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading He never voluntarily did anything that might expose him to punishment, and rarely was he able to forget himself to the extent of incurring reproof.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a revelation to him and opened vistas of considerable interest.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But the memory of the physical and mental shock received was more powerful, and after that he took care to reach school in time regardless of what might be the temptations along his path or the effort it might cost him to get there.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading In fact, the incident became to some extent determining for his whole career in school.
