used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
anew
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
amuseverbUS /əˈmjuːz/
occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading Reading, he thought, was a very dull, uninteresting way of passing the time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
usually; as a rule
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading TOM GOES TO SEA.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
a unit of instruction
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
something that is lost
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
go across or through
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading Reading, he thought, was a very dull, uninteresting way of passing the time.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Reading, he thought, was a very dull, uninteresting way of passing the time.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading TOM GOES TO SEA.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM GOES TO SEA.
male cat
From this reading TOM GOES TO SEA.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He never took a book of any description in his hands if he could avoid it.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
uninterestingadjectiveUS /əˈnɪntrəstɪŋ/
arousing no interest or attention or curiosity or excitement
From this reading Reading, he thought, was a very dull, uninteresting way of passing the time.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
precisely as stated
From this reading Reading, he thought, was a very dull, uninteresting way of passing the time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
in or at the place that
From this reading Tom, having managed to get safely through his arithmetic lesson, put his book away in his desk, and again sauntered out on the lawn, where he threw himself under one of the trees, and thought over his hard lot in life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Study hours being over for the day, he was now at liberty to amuse himself about home in any way he chose; but, as was generally the case with him, he was at a loss to know how to pass the time until dark.
