Chapter XXXI

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

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

in addition

From this reading I have also heard him say that ’_the best cure for ills that cannot be helped is to set about doing something useful_.’"

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

experiencing intense pain especially mental pain

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

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

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

have

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

put or send forth

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

provide a cure for, make healthy again

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I have also heard him say that ’_the best cure for ills that cannot be helped is to set about doing something useful_.’"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

inflected form of “fret” — worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

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From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading I have also heard him say that ’_the best cure for ills that cannot be helped is to set about doing something useful_.’"

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

plural of “ill” — an often persistent bodily disorder or disease; a cause for complaining

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

plural of “lesson” — a unit of instruction

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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 But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

possessive form of “mary” — the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

plural of “maxim” — a saying that is widely accepted on its own merits

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

not any; not one

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

many times at short intervals

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

in other respects or ways

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

engage in a rehearsal

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

new

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

express in words

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

a general conscious awareness

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading I have also heard him say that ’_the best cure for ills that cannot be helped is to set about doing something useful_.’"

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I have also heard him say that ’_the best cure for ills that cannot be helped is to set about doing something useful_.’"

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

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

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

in or at that place or location

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

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

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

producing no result or effect

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

the act of using

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

being of use or service

From this reading I have also heard him say that ’_the best cure for ills that cannot be helped is to set about doing something useful_.’"

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

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

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

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

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

during the time that

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

in the company of; together with

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But recent experiences had taught them many valuable lessons, and had caused them to practise, more fully than they would have otherwise, those wise maxims which had formed no small part of their education.

but in spite of that

From this reading While Robert and Mary were yet anguished with their sense of disappointment, Harold cheerfully remarked:

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have often heard your father say, ’There are two kinds of ill that it is worth no wise man’s while to fret about:--Ills that _can be_ helped, for then why do we not help them? and, Ills that _cannot be_ helped, for then what is the use of fretting?’

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading BEST CURE FOR UNAVAILING SORROW--MARY’S ADVENTURE WITH A BEAR--NOVEL DEFENCE--PROTECTING THE TENT It was natural that the youthful company should be much cast down by this misfortune.