Chapter V

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

From this reading A VILLAGE SCHOOL.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

plural of “desk” — a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

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

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

one or the other of two

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

be a farmer; work as a farmer

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

plural of “farmer” — a person who operates a farm

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

the father of your spouse

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

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

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

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

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

many times at short intervals

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

plural of “pen” — a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

bring forth or yield

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

an educational institution

From this reading A VILLAGE SCHOOL.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading They were mostly farmers’ boys, and in the busy season often had to help at home; so their education proceeded slowly.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

in the near future

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

plural of “stool” — a simple seat without a back or arms

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

express in words

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

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

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

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

From this reading They brought their own desks and stools, paid for their own ink and pens and books, and gave a little to the teacher, either in money or farm produce.

up to a particular time

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

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

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading A VILLAGE SCHOOL.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

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

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

which person or people

From this reading It was held in a little dark room at the back of the house, and there were a dozen or so boys of about six to twelve, who came daily, as soon as it was light, and studied till dusk.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I should like to tell you something about the school my father-in-law kept.