Chapter XII · The Plot Exposed

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

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

in addition

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

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

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

(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 When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

a youthful male person

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

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

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

plural of “copy” — a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

greatly pleased

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

lack of self-confidence

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

divisible by two

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

start firing a weapon

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

a man of refinement

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

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

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

a day on which half is free from work or duty

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

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

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

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

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

the literary culture

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

for more time

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

a form of address for a man

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

the act of producing offspring or multiplying by such production

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

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

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

not any; not one

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

win a victory over

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

recite in elocution

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

an educational institution

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

do one's shopping

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

forming words with letters according to the principles underlying accepted usage

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The afternoon of Saturday was a half-holiday and stormy; the old gentleman had a fire and was at work in the shop.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

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

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.

possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

(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 When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

at the time that

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)

From this reading James was so much delighted with this as to overcome his usual diffidence, and show it to Mr. Whitman.

which person or people

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

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

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The next week the master gave him short sentences to copy, and wound up the week’s work on Saturday, with setting him for a copy of his own name and that of his mother before her marriage.

produce a literary work

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

the act of creating written works

From this reading When school was half done, Mr. Conly put James into the class with Bertie, who no longer instructed James in reading, spelling, or writing at home, as the latter could read nearly as well as his former teacher; and write much better than any boy in the school, or even the master.

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

From this reading The next week the master set James copies in fine hand, and also copies of capital letters; and he began to learn at home, and recite to Bertie, the multiplication table, that was, in those days, printed on the covers of the writing-books.