Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

eagerly desirous

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

behind schedule

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

The quality of being well meaning; kindness and generosity. (Lòng nhân ái, sự nhân từ độ lượng.)

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

a business relation in which two parties compete to gain customers

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

carefully weighed

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

ambition to equal or excel

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

divisible by two

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

extremely

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

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

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

third-person singular of “intrude” — enter uninvited

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

on one occasion

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

a local church community

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

the people who inhabit a territory or state

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

plural of “raspberry” — woody brambles bearing usually red but sometimes black or yellow fruits that separate from the receptacle when ripe and are rounder and smaller than blackberries

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

bring to an end; settle conclusively

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

characteristic of rural life

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

plural of “scholar” — a learned person (especially in the humanities); someone who by long study has gained mastery in one or more disciplines

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

plural of “school” — an educational institution

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

carry out

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

plural of “teacher” — a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Such things are matters of course now in every parish, but in my childhood it was considered a most marvellous idea by our rustic population.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

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

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

be a tutor to someone; give individual instruction

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.

in a hearty manner

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

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

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

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

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

which person or people

From this reading THE TUTOR'S PROPOSAL--A TEACHERS' MEETING I think it was Mr. Clerke who first suggested that we should take the Sunday scholars and teachers for a holiday trip.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading The tutor had heard of some extraordinarily active parson who had done the like by his schools, and partly from real kindness, and partly in the spirit of emulation which intrudes even upon schemes of benevolence, he was most anxious that we at Dacrefield should not "be behindhand" in good works.

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

From this reading Competition is a feeling with which children have great sympathy, and I warmly echoed Mr. Clerke's resolve that we would not "be behindhand."

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading "Let us go to the Rectory at once," said I; "Mr. Andrewes said we might have some of those big yellow raspberries, and we must ask him about it.