Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

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

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

plural of “afternoon” — the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

on or to one side

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The days at the tannery passed more quickly.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The days at the tannery passed more quickly.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

wanted intensely

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

involving financial matters

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

the act of departing

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

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

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

not capable of being separated

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

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

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

past form of “lunch” — take the midday meal

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The days at the tannery passed more quickly.

a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

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

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

many times at short intervals

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The days at the tannery passed more quickly.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

established beyond doubt

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

with speed

From this reading The days at the tannery passed more quickly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

a quantity of money

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

workplace where skins and hides are tanned

From this reading The days at the tannery passed more quickly.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

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

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

in the direction of

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

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

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

being of use or service

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

precisely as stated

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

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

From this reading Very proud he was of his financial good fortune.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading PETER'S MAIDEN SPEECH Peter had been three weeks in the beamhouse and had in that time proved himself so useful that his pay had been raised from six to six dollars and a half a week.

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

From this reading Nat Jackson became his chum and the two lads were almost inseparable; they lunched together, played on the ball team, and often spent their Saturday afternoons in taking long walks or going to Nat's house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With few demands in the way of clothing he was now able to lay aside quite a little sum toward the motorcycle he so much desired.