used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
(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 Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
Alston
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From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
bullsnounUS /bʊlz/
plural of “bull” — uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
colonistsnounUS /ˈkɑːlənɪsts/
plural of “colonist” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
cynicnounUS /ˈsɪnɪk/
someone who is critical of the motives of others
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
elephantsnounUS /ˈeləfənts/
plural of “elephant” — five-toed pachyderm
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
else
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From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
endearedverbUS /enˈdiːrd/
past form of “endear” — make attractive or lovable
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
Ernest
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From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
at any time
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
apart from; not including
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
a single distinct event
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
Jeremy
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From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
social deportment
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
nineteennounUS /ˈnaɪnˈtiːn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
select carefully from a group
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
pluckyadjectiveUS /ˈplʌki/
marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
Roger
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From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
an educational institution
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
solicitudenounUS /səˈlɪsɪtuːd/
a feeling of excessive concern
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mr. Alston, Ernest, and Jeremy had very good sport among the elephants, killing in all nineteen bulls.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
in or to any place at all
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was during this expedition that an incident occurred which in its effect endeared Ernest to Mr. Alston more than ever.
which person or people
From this reading The boy Roger, who always went wherever Mr Alston went, was the object of his father’s most tender solicitude.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He believed in the boy as he believed in little else in the world—for at heart Mr. Alston was a sad cynic—and to a certain extent the boy justified his belief.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was quick, intelligent, and plucky, much such a boy as you may pick up by the dozen out of any English public school, except that his knowledge of men and manners was more developed, as is usual among young colonists.
