Chapter XV

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

filled with fear or apprehension

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

pleasantly occupied

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

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

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

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

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

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

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

past form of “bruise” — injure the underlying soft tissue or bone of

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

painful from having the skin abraded

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

past form of “despair” — abandon hope; give up hope; lose heart

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

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

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

trained in a skill by repetitious practice

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

in a serious manner

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

to say again or imitate

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

a native or inhabitant of Egypt

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

the act of searching for food and provisions

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

the act of departing

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

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

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

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

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

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

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

and nothing more

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

a boy or man

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

a professional person trained in library science and engaged in library services

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

floor consisting of a large unpartitioned space over a factory or warehouse or other commercial space

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

a form of address for a man

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

plural of “mummy” — informal terms for a mother

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

not any; not one

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

above and across; more than

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

marked by a narrow focus on or display of learning especially its trivial aspects

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

by chance

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

as yourself

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

on the contrary

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

precisely, exactly

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

express in words

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

term of address for a man

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

artificially formal

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

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

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

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

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

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

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

the act of substituting other food for the mother's milk in the diet of a child or young mammal

From this reading Dick shook his head as though he rather despaired of weaning the nephew of the town librarian from his stilted and unpleasant ways.

(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 “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “He’s been well drilled at his home, sir, I’m afraid,” he went on to say, “by that uncle of his who knows about as much about real boys as he does of Egyptian mummies, and perhaps a good deal less.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading I’ve talked with him a number of times, but everything he says is just an echo of what Mr. Loft has been telling us right along.”

in or at the place that

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

which person or people

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading DAN TELLS SOME WHOLESOME TRUTHS “How is Humbert Loft getting on with the rest of the boys?” asked Mr. Holwell, glancing over to where the lad in question was talking earnestly with Dan, who had changed his mind about going with the “foraging party,” on account of a bruised heel, caused by a shoe that chafed him.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Then you don’t really believe these lofty ideas are his own, but acquired from association with older people?” asked the minister, looking amused, for he personally had no sympathy with the principles of the pedantic librarian.