Chapter IV

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

From this reading WHAT WON A BICYCLE.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

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

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

plural of “ankle” — a gliding joint between the distal ends of the tibia and fibula and the proximal end of the talus

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

any of several Old World tropical aromatic annual or perennial herbs of the genus Ocimum

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading WHAT WON A BICYCLE.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

in a relative manner; by comparison to something else

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

(comparative of “few” used with count nouns) quantifier meaning a smaller number of

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

the mother of your father or mother

From this reading I shouldn’t mind what your grandmother thinks.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

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

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

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

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I shouldn’t mind what your grandmother thinks.

plural of “mishap” — an unpredictable outcome that is unfortunate

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

not any; not one

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

inflected form of “overcome” — win a victory over

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

never-ceasing

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

a person employed to carry luggage and supplies

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

past form of “scrape” — scratch repeatedly

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading I shouldn’t mind what your grandmother thinks.

the act of removing floating material from the surface of a liquid

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

having skin of a specified kind

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

plural of “sprain” — a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking

From this reading I shouldn’t mind what your grandmother thinks.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

under normal conditions

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

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

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT WON A BICYCLE.

which person or people

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

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

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Despite bruises and sprains, skinned ankles and scraped knees, Persis overcame the difficulties of riding a bicycle in a comparatively short space of time, and really met with fewer mishaps than usually fall to the lot of the learner.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading WHAT WON A BICYCLE.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This was largely due to the efforts of Porter and Basil, who were indefatigable teachers, and as Persis had no fear, and was a persistent young woman, it was not long before she could be seen skimming up and down the block with all the confidence in the world.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Look here,” said Porter, “I don’t see why you don’t coax your father to give you a bicycle.