Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

highly skilled

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

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

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

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

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the act of digging

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

divisible by two

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

at any time

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

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

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

one who works hard at boring tasks

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

a unit of instruction

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

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 "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

understood perfectly

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

go across or through

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

Based on or in accordance with reason or logic rather than turbulent emotions.

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

the condition of belonging to a particular place or group by virtue of social or ethnic or cultural lineage

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

truth or reality

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

following in time or order

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

plural of “teach” — an English pirate who operated in the Caribbean and off the Atlantic coast of North America (died in 1718)

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In good sooth it is believed that he never really mastered a single lesson afterward.

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

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

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From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

a special situation

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

the body of faculty and students at a university

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

precisely as stated

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading OF UNIVERSITY HONORS AND THE WAY THEY ARE OBTAINED.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

someone who makes and repairs wooden wheels

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

the words that are spoken

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Having succeeded in getting _into_ the college, it was a very rational conclusion that he would some day find his way _out_ of it.

a late time of life

From this reading He knew that the four years would pass away in less than five; and as he had turned student to avoid hard labor, why should he fatigue himself by digging at the roots of hard language!

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.

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

From this reading "O this learning! what a thing it is!"--_Shakspeare._ "You do ill to teach the child such words: he teaches him to hick and to hack, which they'll do fast enough of themselves; and to call horum; fye upon you!"--_Idem._ How young Wheelwright had ever accomplished even what has already been indicated, was a matter of astonishment to himself; and before many months had passed away, to every body else, for his subsequent acquirements did not correspond thereunto.