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 NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

any specific behavior

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

later than; following

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

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

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

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

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

a distinct feature or element in a problem

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

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

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

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

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

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From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

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From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

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From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

the state of being with someone

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

a boy or man

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

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

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

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

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

a social unit living together

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

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

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

incapable of being tolerated or endured

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

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From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

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

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

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 NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

June 21, when the sun is at its northernmost point

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

wetness caused by water

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

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

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

-ing form of “overturn” — turn from an upright or normal position

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

plural of “race” — any competition

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

put into a recess

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

produced or growing in extreme abundance

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

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

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

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

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

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

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

in or at that place or location

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

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

From this reading Charley had already exhausted the less eager activity of the other children; and they had betaken themselves to occupations that did not admit of his companionship.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Laurence sat in a recess near the book-ease, reading, not for the first time, the Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading NOT long after Grandfather had told the story of his great chair, there chanced to be a rainy day.

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

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

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

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

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

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Our friend Charley, after disturbing the household with beat of drum and riotous shouts, races up and down the staircase, overturning of chairs, and much other uproar, began to feel the quiet and confinement within doors intolerable.

showing curiosity

From this reading But as the rain came down in a flood, the little fellow was hopelessly a prisoner, and now stood with sullen aspect at a window, wondering whether the sun itself were not extinguished by so much moisture in the sky.