Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

consider or hold as true

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

anew

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

(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 All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

Having no one else present.

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

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

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

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

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

a formal public statement

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

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

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

a structure or object that impedes free movement

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

a person who is in charge

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

without doubt or question

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

the yield from plants in a single growing season

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

the act of departing

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

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

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

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From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

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

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

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

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

not capable of being surmounted or overcome

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

in order that something should not happen

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

above and across; more than

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

in the near future

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

established beyond doubt

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

emergence during embryonic development of various characters or structures that appeared during the evolutionary history of the strain or species

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

past form of “refrain” — resist doing something

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

the act of teaching at school

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

male cat

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As to my interrupted schooling, though, that was a serious matter, as Uncle Tom, in spite of his original ideas about education, clearly understood.

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

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

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

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

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

From this reading All the other objections were minor ones and we discreetly refrained from asking for their recapitulation lest, in going over them again, something not thought of before should crop up to interfere.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE START The delight with which this announcement was received by us two boys may be imagined, for though we had hoped for such a decision we had not dared to expect it.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading We were quite content to accept the decision without knowing how it had been arrived at.

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

From this reading I, for my part, had feared that the matter of my interrupted education alone would form an insurmountable barrier; and indeed it was that subject which had proved the chief obstacle, as Uncle Tom presently informed me.