Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

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

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

for the reason that

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

a youthful male person

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

plural of “burrow” — a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

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

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

found in the ordinary course of events

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

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

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

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

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

a body of students who are taught together

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

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

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

lowest in rank or importance

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

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 it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

on one occasion

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

give an incentive for action

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

feeling self-respect or pleasure in something by which you measure your self-worth; or being a reason for pride

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

an educational institution

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

plural of “schoolmate” — an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

a room in a school where lessons take place

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

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

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "He honoureth them that fear the Lord."

the extreme end of something; especially something pointed

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

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

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

precisely as stated

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.

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

From this reading Slowly, but surely, as the late autumn days came on, Tip was growing into a better place in the schoolroom, in the opinion of his teachers and his schoolmates.

at the time that

From this reading But it had been a good many days since Tip had said "_x_;" the boys had ceased to be amazed when he answered "ten" in prompt, proud tone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It had once been an everyday joke with Tip, that, being _x_, he must be perfect, because it said in the spelling-book that _x_ was ten.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading In Mr. Burrows' school, ten was the perfect mark, and _x_ was the very lowest grade a boy could reach.