Chapter X

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

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

later than; following

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

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

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

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

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

third-person singular of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

plural of “family” — a social unit living together

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

your parents

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

set up or found

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

an enclosed chamber in which heat is produced to heat buildings, destroy refuse, smelt or refine ores, etc.

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

destroyed or killed

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

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

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

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

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

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

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

someone employed to clean and maintain a building

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

and nothing more

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

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

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

sweep across or over

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

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

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

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

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

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

From this reading NAT ENTERS THE LIST The days passed, and November was half gone.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

(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 Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

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

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.

at the time that

From this reading Some of these fellows belonged to poor families, but they were just the ones Mr. Holwell had most in mind when he first conceived the clever idea of starting a Boys’ League inside the association.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had found numerous ways in which to help those whose folks could not really afford to let their boys join.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Three fellows were given jobs in connection with the care of the building, for it happened that the association did not have a regular janitor to look after the furnace, and sweep out, as well as keep the windows clean.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading Two more meetings had been held in the big room of the Y. M. C. A. building, and fully thirty boys’ names were on the roll of the new Junior Department.