Chapter XV

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

in an accurate manner

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

English natural scientist who formulated a theory of evolution by natural selection (1809-1882)

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

An action of moving downward, dropping, or falling into a deeper place.

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

a person who operates a farm

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

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

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

a man of refinement

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

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

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

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

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

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

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

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

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

an indirect suggestion

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

a state in New England

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

all of the living human inhabitants of the earth

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading What a singular name Darwin seemed to me, too, the first time I heard it.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

on one occasion

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

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

From this reading What a singular name Darwin seemed to me, too, the first time I heard it.

unusual or striking

From this reading What a singular name Darwin seemed to me, too, the first time I heard it.

young nobleman attendant on a knight

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

carry out

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading What a singular name Darwin seemed to me, too, the first time I heard it.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading What a singular name Darwin seemed to me, too, the first time I heard it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading But he always caught a few minutes for his newspapers at breakfast, or dinner, although we did not then take a daily paper.

English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading The old gentleman had not received a college education, but he had once attended Fryeburg Academy, at the time Daniel Webster taught there, and afterwards had been a student for two terms at Hebron Academy.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What a singular name Darwin seemed to me, too, the first time I heard it.

which person or people

From this reading The Old Squire was a great reader, for a Maine farmer, who as a rule has little time for that, during the summer season.

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

From this reading "THERE IS A MAN IN ENGLAND, NAMED DARWIN" It was the following Sunday morning, if I remember aright, that I first heard the name of Charles Darwin and received an intimation as to the now world-famous theory of the origin and descent of mankind.