Chapter III

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

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

past form of “coax” — influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

the last (12th) month of the year

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

one retired from society for religious reasons

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

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

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

on the contrary

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

past form of “relent” — give in, as to influence or pressure

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

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

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

tending to suggest or imply

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was nothing of the hermit about Hansel and so he required very little coaxing.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

the sensation caused by heat energy

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading AMES TELLS A STORY The next day was Sunday.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.

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

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

which person or people

From this reading There was church in the morning at Bevan Hills, and the boys who lived on the grounds--the “Schoolers,” as they were called--walked thither in two squads under the care of Mr. Ames and Mr. Foote.

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

From this reading For a week the weather had been suggestive of early December rather than the first week in October, but to-day it had relented and there was a warmth and balminess in the air that would have coaxed a hermit out of his cell.