Chapter VII

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

From this reading A TRADE THE BEST INHERITANCE.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

-ing form of “aid” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

(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 The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

disposed to please

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading A TRADE THE BEST INHERITANCE.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

reduced in size or pulled together

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

having or expressing desire for something

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

your usual mood

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the practice of cultivating the land or raising stock

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

the act of departing

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

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

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

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

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

obtain from someone after their death

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

hereditary succession to a title or an office or property

From this reading A TRADE THE BEST INHERITANCE.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

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

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the ability to think and act independently

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

United States architect (1838-1886)

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

do one's shopping

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

having a supporting base

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the property of being physically or mentally strong

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

-ing form of “sympathize” — share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

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

From this reading A TRADE THE BEST INHERITANCE.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

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

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading A TRADE THE BEST INHERITANCE.

up to a particular time

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

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

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

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

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

in or at the place that

From this reading They were then desirous of going where a better quality of work was demanded than in their native place.

which person or people

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Until Clem was nineteen they lived at home, doing nearly all the farming work, and at the same time helping their father in the shop.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

a late time of life

From this reading The boys standing, as it were, upon their father's shoulders, sympathizing with and aiding him to the utmost of their ability, early obtained a knowledge of working iron far beyond their years, and contracted a love for the occupation, especially Clem, who seemed to inherit all the patience, energy and originality of his father, together with an amiable disposition and strength of limb.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Well, boys," said Richardson, "I'm entirely willing you should go.