used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
anew
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
(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 I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
annoyancesnounUS /əˈnɔɪənsɪz/
plural of “annoyance” — the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
bear-leader
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From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
a youthful male person
From this reading THE NEW BOY.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
move gently or carefully
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
effortlessadjectiveUS /ˈefərtləs/
requiring or apparently requiring no effort
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
divisible by two
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
half-year
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
indispensableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈspensəbəl/
not to be dispensed with; essential
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
instinctsnounUS /ˈɪnstɪŋkts/
plural of “instinct” — inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
LowellnounUS /ˈloʊəl/
United States poet (1917-1977)
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
meeknessnoun
the feeling of patient, submissive humbleness
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE NEW BOY.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
nooksnounUS /nʊks/
plural of “nook” — a sheltered and secluded place
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
paintverbUS /peɪnt/
make a painting
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
recountverbUS /rɪˈkaʊnt/
narrate or give a detailed account of
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
RESPONSIBILITIESnounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “responsibility” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
possessing material wealth
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
successive (without a break)
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
supportingadjectiveUS /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
furnishing support and encouragement
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE NEW BOY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
throngedadjectiveUS /θrɔːŋd/
filled with great numbers crowded together
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
up to a particular time
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
male cat
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
violetsnounUS /ˈvaɪələts/
plural of “violet” — any of numerous low-growing violas with small flowers
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading From morning till night he had the feeling of responsibility on his mind; and, even if he left Arthur in their study or in the close for an hour, was never at ease till he had him in sight again.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I do not mean to recount all the little troubles and annoyances which thronged upon Tom at the beginning of this half-year, in his new character of bear-leader to a gentle little boy straight from home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He seemed to himself to have become a new boy again, without any of the long-suffering and meekness indispensable for supporting that character with moderate success.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading "And Heaven's rich instincts in him grew, As effortless as woodland nooks Send violets up and paint them blue."--_Lowell._ TOM'S RESPONSIBILITIES.
