Chapter VIII

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

later than; following

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

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

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

(usually followed by “to”) strongly opposed

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

plural of “bird” — warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

capable of wounding

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

plural of “dependent” — a person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support)

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

divisible by two

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

a social unit living together

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

set up or found

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

great merriment

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

take the midday meal

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

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 Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

held or filled or in use

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

above and across; more than

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

support consisting of a branch or rod that serves as a resting place (especially for a bird)

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

approval to do something

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

plural of “person” — a human being

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

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From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

plural of “squirrel” — a kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

put in the place of another; switch seemingly equivalent items

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

carry out

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading They received their mother's permission, and after a lunch was prepared they started in high glee, talking about the squirrels and birds they expected to kill.

the profession of a teacher

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

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

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

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

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

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

From this reading It seemed vain to try to shoot duck on the creek, and the perch were averse to biting.

at the time that

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

a Caucasian

From this reading Their mother was too much occupied with her charge of providing for a family of over a dozen white persons, and five times as many colored dependents, to give any time to acting as substitute in the school-room, so the boys found themselves with a holiday before them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the boys went into the house they found that their Aunt Mary had a headache that morning, and, even with the best intentions of doing her duty in teaching them, had been forced to go to bed.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading The boys accordingly determined to take both guns and to set out for a real hunt in the big woods.