1707
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From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
Accidencenoun
the part of grammar that deals with the inflections of words
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
AccordinglyadverbUS /əˈkɔːrdɪŋli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
AlmostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
belovedadjectiveUS /bɪˈlʌvd/
dearly loved
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
birchnounUS /bɜːrtʃ/
hard close-grained wood of any of various birch trees; used especially in furniture and interior finishes and plywood
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
centurynounUS /ˈsentʃəri/
a period of 100 years
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
chairnounUS /tʃer/
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
CheevernounUS /ˈtʃiːvər/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1912-1982)
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
deathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
eminencenounUS /ˈemənəns/
high status importance owing to marked superiority
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
eveningnounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋ/
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
EzekielnounUS /ˈezɪkiːl/
a Hebrew prophet of the 6th century BC who was exiled to Babylon in 587 BC
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
fatherlyadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːðərli/
like or befitting a father or fatherhood; kind and protective
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
goodadjectiveUS /ɡʊd/
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
GrandfathernounUS /ˈɡrændfɑːðər/
the father of your father or mother
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
gravenounUS /ɡreɪv/
death of a person
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
greatadjectiveUS /ɡreɪt/
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
halfadjectiveUS /hæf/
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
historynounUS /ˈhɪstəri/
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
idleadjectiveUS /ˈaɪdəl/
not in action or at work
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
inflictedverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪktɪd/
past form of “inflict” — impose something unpleasant
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
LatinadjectiveUS /ˈlætən/
of or relating to the ancient Latins or the Latin language
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
MasternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
MoreoveradverbUS /mɔːˈroʊvər/
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
periodnounUS /ˈpɪriəd/
an amount of time
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
prettyadjectiveUS /ˈprɪti/
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
pupilsnounUS /ˈpjuːpəlz/
plural of “pupil” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
requireverbUS /ˌriːˈkwaɪər/
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
resumedverbUS /rɪˈzuːmd/
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
rodsnounUS /rɑːdz/
plural of “rod” — a long thin implement made of metal or wood
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
scholarnounUS /ˈskɒl.ər/
A specialist in a particular branch of study; a distinguished student.
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
schoolboysnounUS /ˈskuːlbɔɪz/
plural of “schoolboy” — a boy attending school
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
schoolsnounUS /skuːlz/
plural of “school” — an educational institution
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
stilladjectiveUS /stɪl/
not in physical motion
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
stripesnounUS /straɪps/
V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
taughtverbUS /tɔːt/
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
tendernessnounUS /ˈtendərnəs/
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Accordingly, the next evening, Grandfather resumed the history of his beloved chair.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
usedadjectiveUS /juːzd/
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
whippedverbUS /wɪpt/
inflected form of “whip” — beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading Almost all the great men of that period, and for many years back, had been whipped into eminence by Master Cheever.
wornverbUS /wɔːrn/
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would require a pretty good scholar in arithmetic to tell how many stripes he had inflicted, and how many birch rods he had worn out, during all that time, in his fatherly tenderness for his pupils.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Moreover, he had written a Latin Accidence, which was used in schools more than half a century after his death; so that the good old man, even in his grave, was still the cause of trouble and stripes to idle schoolboys.”
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading “Master Ezekiel Cheever,” said he, “died in 1707, after having taught school about seventy years.
